Is your house infested with fleas? There are four stages in the life cycle of fleas, and three of these are spent off the host. Thus, if your dog is suffering from a heavy flea population, there is a possibility that flea eggs, larvae, and pupae can be found in your floors, carpets, furniture, upholstery, etc. If you are treating your pet for fleas, you should also treat the environment to prevent re-infestation.

The first step is to clean your home thoroughly. Fabrics must be machine-washed in hot water, and if possible, use bleach. Next, vacuum the floors and carpets and dispose of the dust bin or bag properly. Sprinkle boric acid on carpets and upholstery and let it sit for an hour before vacuuming thoroughly. Boric acid exerts a desiccating action on the flea eggs, pupae, and larvae, making it more convenient to vacuum them up.

Talk to your Frisco, TX vet about various options that can help eliminate fleas from your environment. Learn more here.