How do you know if you have fleas in the house?

Question: How do you know if you have fleas in the house?

Answer: Common signs of fleas in the house include looking for signs of:

  • Adult fleas biting occupants and pets

  • Pets grooming, scratching or biting at their fur, seeming to appear more agitated and edgy than normally and losing their hair

  • Seeing fleas or flea dirt (flea excrement) on your pets, in pet bedding and areas where pets spend time

  • Seeing fleas when walking across carpets or sitting on upholstered furniture

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