ANSWER: In short,yes, it is possible to have fleas even though you do not have a pet. ... Wildlife like skunks, squirrels, raccoons or opossums, can leave behind adult fleas or flea eggs when they spend time around the house, in the attic or your crawl space. Mice and rats can tr...
Can You Get Fleas Without Pets? Although fleas rarely take up residence on human skin, they can and will live happily in a human home with no pets present. If fleas find their way into your house and don't find a dog, cat, or bunny on which to feed, they will consider you the ne...
This flea species is called Pulex irritans but is referred to colloquially as human fleas or house fleas. They can be found on a wide variety of host animals, including dogs, and are fairly common. ... While human fleas live in people's hair,thankfully, they cannot breed in human hair....