Pets Bringing Fleas Into Roseville Homes Could Be Causing Problems

Can fleas live on humans, or do they only infest pets? Fleas could be using your dog or cat to get into your Roseville home. Here’s what homeowners should know about why your pet keeps having flea issues, whether pets can lead to flea infestations in your home, how quickly fleas can multiply, and how pest control in Roseville can help you protect your family and pets from these critters.

Why Does My Pet Keep Having Fleas?

While it’s not unusual for pet owners to deal with the occasional flea problem on their pets, it could be a bigger issue if you’re constantly finding fleas on your dog or cat. 

Some of the reasons your pet may have recurring issues with fleas could include: 

• You’re not treating them for fleas as often as you should. Many homeowners make the mistake of assuming their dog or cat only needs flea treatments during the summer, but this is not true. In a warm environment like Roseville, fleas can be active throughout the entire year, so your pets need to be protected year-round. 
• You’re neglecting to deal with flea-infested items. Not only will fleas lay eggs on your pet, but they can also lay eggs and live in items around your home, including pet bedding, furniture, or even your carpet. 
• Your pet is spending too much time in flea-infested areas. Pets often bring fleas in from outside, whether you realize it or not. If your dog or cat is spending a lot of time in tall grass, weeds, or forested areas, they may be bringing new fleas back with them. 
• Your pet is interacting with other flea-infested animals. Whether it’s at the dog park or a friend’s house, your pet could be picking up fleas from other infested animals. This can happen with pets, but if your property has a rodent or wildlife infestation, they could also come from wild animals. 

Since fleas are tiny enough to miss, one way to determine if your pet has fleas is by regularly brushing and bathing them. Since fleas like to nest in pet fur, it’s likely that, if they have them, you’ll spot fleas, flea dirt, or eggs while you’re brushing.