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Fleas have multiple life stages: Adults suck the blood of their host and females lay eggs on them. The eggs roll off onto the floor, furniture or pet bedding and hatch two to 14 days later.

Fleas have multiple life stages. Adult fleas eat blood meals and mate while living on a host animal. Females lay eggs, which roll off of the animal and onto the floor, furniture or pet bedding.

Fleas like humid, shady, and grassy areas, so keeping your grass short and bushes trimmed can make them less inviting. Of course, the best option is to prevent fleas and ticks.

Adult fleas use a dog or cat as a feeding ground for blood and breeding. They will either lay eggs directly on the animal or in the immediate area, such as inside a home or backyard.