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It’s a common assumption that fleas only show up where dogs or cats live, but that isn’t always true. You can still get an infestation of fleas without pets.
There are several ways fleas can find their way inside, even if no pets live there:
Fleas don’t need your home to be dirty or cluttered to settle in. Once they find their way indoors, they can multiply quickly, making them difficult to control without targeted treatment.
DIY cleaning or vacuuming may help reduce flea numbers, but it won’t usually break the life cycle. Flea eggs often fall into carpets, upholstery, and cracks, where they develop into larvae and pupae hidden away from sight. Because the egg-to-adult cycle can last several weeks, untreated life stages often lead to repeat infestations. Professional flea treatments are designed to target every stage - from eggs and larvae to pupae and adults.
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