Eli5: why can’t we exterminate fleas entirely?

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Why have we not worked to eliminate the existence of fleas? Considering they are a potent carrier of disease, and an extremely common parasite, why haven’t humans decided to pursue their total extinction? Especially with our loyalty to our domesticated pets?
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I love this question actually because I detest Fleas.

Any Cat owners here? If so have you had a Flea problem?
It took us almost 6 Months to get only on top of the problem, I’m still finding the odd Flea on one of our 4 Cats now and then.

Our process was Hoovering daily.
Washing everything high temperature as possible.
Spraying all Carpets and even the Cat Tree with Indorex Flea Spray.
Advantage Spot on every Month without fail.

I HATE them
I hate the way they hide In the Cats fur so they are hard to find.
I hate they have Claws which grab onto the Cat so they’re not easy to get off.
I hate their stupid Fing “Pupil Window” where even a Nuke wouldn’t kill them.

Yes please, someone kill these motherfuckers

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