Fleas can hide in the crevices and around the edges of wood, laminate, or tile floors, which are not any better than carpet. Furniture, bedding, and area rugs can also provide a safe haven for them.

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How long can fleas live in furniture?

You can read more about this in our article, which states that the flea would most likely die in 5-8 days of starvation and dehydration.

How can you tell if fleas are in your furniture?

Inspect upholstered furniture and any other places where your pet may rest for evidence of fleas. Slowly shuffle your feet over the carpet or rug while wearing a pair of white socks. Stop after a few seconds and check your socks and carpet for live fleas with your flashlights.

Can fleas get in your dresser?

As a result, treating your floors, furniture, couches, rugs, carpets, dresser drawers, and closets and wardrobes is an important part of getting rid of fleas in your home. Couches, carpets, and other soft furnishings can all harbor fleas. When fleas fall off of the hosts, which are your pets, these soft furnishings become infested.