Can I kill fleas by heating up my house?

QuestionsCategory: Flea InfestationsCan I kill fleas by heating up my house?
Bob Donald asked 6 years ago
1 Answers
Adam Retzer Staff answered 6 years ago

Bob,

While fleas can die if temperatures get too hot, this isn’t a very effective strategy in homes.

Immature fleas account for 95-99% of infestations and live in the environment. They live in protected micro-habitats with their own micro-climates that are generally protected from external conditions.

Additionally, adult fleas permanently live on their host animal. So changing the environmental conditions won’t affect these fleas.

Warm regards,
Adam

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