Here is the story:
We moved into a brand-new construction house in Zion, Illinois about 2 months ago.
About 1 month ago, I noticed these little black bugs crawling on the white sidewalk.
Well, yesterday, I went down to the basement and the bugs are crawling around on the floor and on the escape windows.
On closer inspection of the outside sidewalk and the foundation outside, the bugs are everywhere.
I wandered over to the neighbors house and he has them, too.
I think that the are fleas because when I touch them, they hop, especially the bigger ones.
I grew up in Texas, so am no stranger to fleas, but thought they were just on dog's fur.
(And yes, both me and my neighbor have dogs that stay inside and only go out to do their business.)
These little buggers here in Illinois are on the sidewalk, on the foundation, in my grass when i mow, etc.
Some questions:
1) Was there some chance that this housing complex was constructed on a sacred flea burial ground, and the relatives are exacting revenge?2) How do I get rid of the ones in the grass??
3) How do I get rid of the ones in the house??Help!!!
Thanks!
John