Fleas in other life stages, however, can live away from an animal host for quite some time, which means they can survive for longer periods of time in carpeted areas. Flea eggs and larvae can survive for anywhere from days up to several weeks on your carpet.
Flea eggs can lay dormant in your carpet for up to a year and eggs, larvae and pupae are moved around your home on the soles of your shoes and slippers. Eggs hatch and after about a week turn into larvae. Larvae love dark, warm places like your carpets, upholstery, cushions and pet bedding.
On average, a flea can live for two to three months in the carpet. But without intervention, they can stay in the carpet without end if they have a host. If a blood meal isn't consumed the flea may only survive for a few days. Flea eggs live for two to three days before hatching.
Fleas can live in uninhabited residences for as long as nine months. The reason is that flea pupae don't require food to survive, which means they can remain dormant until they find a new host. In the absence of a food source, adult fleas that have previously had a host will usually die within a week of hatching.
Collect all bedding, throws, rugs and clothing and wash them in soapy water - washing liquid will do. The soapy water is known to kill the eggs, larvae, pupae and adults. Vacuum everything.
Although fleas lay their eggs in your pet's fur, they don't stay there — the eggs don't stick well to your pup's fur or skin, so they drop off easily.
It doesn't take much fleas before it becomes a serious infestation problem. In just a couple of months, fleas can lay about 500 eggs. Between one and twelve days, many of these hatchlings are hidden. They are tiny larvae that fide in tiny floor cracks, carpets and furniture.
Flea eggs are small, oval white specks that resemble a grain of salt. You'll find flea eggs in any and all places that your cat or dog frequents—beds, bedding, crates, couches, chairs, carpeting, floor cracks or crevices, and corners. Flea eggs can survive for approximately 10 days before hatching.
Adult cat and dog fleas can live up to one year in ideal situations, but only about one to two weeks if no host is present. Female fleas lay eggs while attached to the host. Because these eggs are unattached, they will slowly drop to the ground where they remain until hatching.
Flea eggs hatch into worm-like larvae that move away from light and downwards. This means that they are usually found deep in the carpet pile. They tend to accumulate in areas where the pet rests, but have been observed to crawl as far as 20 feet while in this stage of the life cycle.
VACUUM. Vacuuming removes many of the eggs, larvae and pupae developing within the home. Vacuuming also stimulates fleas to emerge sooner from their insecticide-resistant cocoons, thus hastening their exposure to treatments.
When the temperature and humidity are right flea eggs will be constantly hatching out. New adult fleas will also constantly emerge from the pupae stage when the conditions are right. The new adult fleas will only hatch when a host animal is close by, as they need a blood meal to survive.
If you can see them, flea eggs on a dog will often appear as tiny white specks, small white flecks, or tiny grains of salt. They're usually clustered together.
Flea eggs need a warm, moist environment with a temperature of about 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) and 70 to 85 percent humidity to develop. In these conditions, the eggs hatch in about 12 days.
If you see just a few fleas on your dog, you may be tempted to think it's not a big deal. Although the random flea might show up if you've just taken your pup for a walk, more than one or two could be a sign of a problem. As few as 20 fleas might mean your pet is infested, while the most could be between 200 to 300.
Put on knee-high (or at least calf-high) white socks and walk around your home for an afternoon, keeping close to carpeting and putting your feet up on furniture. Then, check the socks for fleas. If they've taken up residence in your home, odds are that a few will be visible on your socks.
Flea Eggs Aren't Black
They're a semi-transparent white to off-white color.
At What Temperature and How Quickly Do Fleas Die? Adult fleas die at temperatures colder than 46.4°F (8°C) and hotter than 95°F (35°C).
No, fleas don't lay eggs in human hair. Fleas cannot breed living off human blood. They lay eggs in cats, dogs, and other pet animals.
Salt dries out fleas just like diatomaceous earth, but it's less messy, and unlike diatomaceous earth, it doesn't pose a respiratory threat when used indoors. Borax powder is also effective against fleas and their larvae.
Using a DIY flea spray of apple cider vinegar on a rug or dog bed will not kill fleas of any life stage. That's because the acid in vinegar is not strong enough to penetrate the shell of flea eggs or larvae.
Eggs. Female fleas can lay anywhere up to 50 eggs a day. These eggs are small, oval, and white. They roll and fall off the animal onto the ground where, in the right conditions, they hatch out into larvae within 2 to 12 days.