Do drying clothes in sunlight kill fleas?

No. They're not vampires. Garlic doesn't chase them away, either. If you want to get rid of fleas, first off start by treating your pets and their living area. Thoroughly clean and vacuum the entire house and make sure you throw out the bag after each room. Be careful! If you have an infestation, it will probably be full of fleas. read more

Fleas usually jump on animals&can lay their eggs on both animals&perhaps clothing but im sure fleas only inhabit warm areas &you may get bitten by fleas when a flea has hitched a ride from your pet. But rately are bites higher than an ankle level. read more

If the clothing cannot be washed but can be placed in the dryer, dry them on the highest setting allowable for the fabric, for at least 30 minutes. The high heat should kill all of the fleas. If fleas are in your clothing you probably have them in the area of your home where the clothing was stored. read more

Heat does kill fleas. They’ll die in temperatures above 95°F (35°C). Outdoors, fleas die when temperatures rise above 95°F for more than 40 hours a month. In dryers, it’s recommended to use the highest heat setting to kill fleas. read more

Multiple factors will prevent survival, even if the heat somehow doesn’t kill the fleas. The dry conditions will cause desiccation, and the tumbling action will cause physical damage. Plus, the washer’s water and detergent will likely wash away and drown the fleas. read more