Eggs do not stick to fabrics or your pet, so they’re usually found on the floor or wherever they may have fallen off a pet. Use a magnifying glass if you have trouble finding any eggs since they’re small and can be easy to miss.

Look for areas in your home that don’t get a lot of foot traffic since fleas are more likely to lay their eggs there. Flea eggs are more likely to be in carpet than hardwood or tile, but you may still find a few there.

You may not find any flea eggs on your pet if it scratched them all off. Take off your pet’s collar and check if there are any fleas or eggs in the seams.

Flea dirt may stick to fabrics or furniture, so if you find any on your bedding or a couch, look on the floor under the area for eggs as well.

Include any cushion covers, pet beds, washable rugs, soft toys, or anything else that could be harboring fleas. [4] X Expert Source Chris ParkerFounder, Parker Eco Pest Control Expert Interview. 15 January 2021. Keep your clean clothes and bedding in a separate area of your home that’s away from the fleas or your pet so they don’t get infested again.

Dispose of the vacuum’s contents or bag in an outdoor garbage can immediately when you’re finished, since fleas may be able to escape back into your home otherwise. Try to vacuum at least once a day while dealing with an infestation. Otherwise, the fleas may reappear quickly. [6] X Expert Source Chris ParkerFounder, Parker Eco Pest Control Expert Interview. 15 January 2021.

After the carpet dries completely, vacuum it thoroughly to get rid of any dead fleas and eggs.

You can buy flea sprays at drugstores. You can use a natural spray if you have a small or medium infestation, but you may need to switch to chemical sprays if your home is heavily infested. If you have a pet, check with your veterinarian before spraying your carpet since it could contain harmful chemicals. If you’re looking for an all-natural, non-toxic option to kill adult fleas, consider putting down diatomaceous earth. [9] X Expert Source Chris ParkerFounder, Parker Eco Pest Control Expert Interview. 15 January 2021.

Read how large of an area your fogger covers and compare it to the size of your home. For example, if the fogger covers 375 square feet (34. 8 m2) and your home is 1,000 square feet (93 m2), then you’ll need 3 foggers for the area. Don’t leave anybody or any pet in your home while the fogger is running since it produces harmful chemicals that are unsafe to breathe. Continue to clean and vacuum after you run the fogger to decrease your chances at reinfestation. Depending on the size of the infestation, you may need to fog your home multiple times. Flea bombs can be unsafe because they cover every surface in your home in pesticide. [11] X Expert Source Chris ParkerFounder, Parker Eco Pest Control Expert Interview. 15 January 2021. If you use a flea bomb, be sure you cover your fish tanks—the pesticide chemicals could kill your fish. [12] X Expert Source Chris ParkerFounder, Parker Eco Pest Control Expert Interview. 15 January 2021.

You can buy flea shampoo from your veterinarian or from pet stores. Be careful not to get the shampoo into your pet’s mouth or eyes since it may cause some irritation.

You can buy a flea comb from pet stores.

Flea medication won’t directly kill flea eggs. Treating your pet is the most important thing you can do to help prevent future flea infestations in your home. [16] X Expert Source Chris ParkerFounder, Parker Eco Pest Control Expert Interview. 15 January 2021.