It costs about the same and is far more effective. For those whose pets live indoors, outdoors and maybe even travel in cars with their owners, Sparks said it is important to clean and treat all areas at the same time. If not, little headway is made since fleas move from one area to another. Mop floors and vacuum furniture to remove flea eggs from your home and remember to toss out vacuum bag contents after use. Treating pets for fleas is important for human health as well as animal health.
Flea bites can cause infections or allergic reactions in some people.
In fact, children and pets can get tapeworms from accidentally ingesting an infected flea. If you need more information, contact your veterinarian or your county extension service office.