Fleas in furniture can be a very big problem and difficult to get rid, especially if you let them get out of control. If they are hiding in your sofa and other upholstery, you most likely have them in your carpeting too.

How can I tell if my couch has fleas?

Upholstered furniture – Check upholstered furniture and other places where you pet may lay for flea evidence. Carpets and Rugs – Wearing a pair of white socks, slowly shuffle your feet over the carpet or rug. After several seconds, stop and use your flashlights to look for live fleas on the socks and the carpet.

How long can fleas live on sofa?

This cycle can take as little as two weeks in ideal circumstances and the eggs and immature fleas can live in carpets, beds and furniture for many months. So even if you treat your pets regularly, they could be getting re-infested with these pesky parasites as quickly as they are being treated.”