Fleas

A biting pest linked to pets, wildlife, and shaded outdoor areas
Fleas are small but frustrating pests that can make a home feel uncomfortable very quickly. They are often introduced or maintained by pets, feral animals, wildlife activity, or untreated yard conditions that allow populations to persist close to the structure.
Scientific Name: Ctenocephalides felis

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About the Pest

Fleas move through a life cycle that includes eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults, which is why the problem can seem to continue even after visible adults are reduced. In Northeast Florida, lawns, shaded soil, crawlspace edges, pet bedding, and upholstery can all contribute to ongoing activity.

Signs of Activity

People often notice itchy bites around ankles and lower legs, pets scratching more than usual, or jumping insects in carpets, pet areas, and upholstered furniture. Heavy outdoor activity may also show up in shaded yard sections where pets spend time.
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Why They are a Problem

Fleas are a problem because they bite people and pets, reproduce quickly under the right conditions, and often require a coordinated approach that includes treatment, pet care, and environmental management.

Where They are Found

They are commonly found in pet bedding, carpets, rugs, upholstery, baseboard edges, shaded yard areas, under decks, and around spots where pets or wildlife rest. Interior activity is often tied to untreated exterior sources.

What Attracts Them

Pets, wildlife traffic, humid shaded areas, organic debris, pet bedding, and untreated lawn sections all create favorable conditions for flea activity. Entry from stray animals or raccoons, opossums, and similar wildlife can also trigger infestations.

Flea problems often start with pets, wildlife, or shaded outdoor areas, but the discomfort is usually felt indoors first. In Northeast Florida, warm temperatures and humidity help fleas remain active for long stretches of the year.

Defenders helps property owners address fleas with a plan that accounts for both the indoor and outdoor environment, because treating only one side of the problem usually leads to continued activity.

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