Fleas have many natural predators that help control their population. Here are some animals and insects that eat fleas:

• Ladybugs: They are known for their healthy appetite of over 50 insects a day and soft-bodied bugs like fleas are a typical course in their daily meal. They are a recognized exterminator of fleas.

• Nematodes: They are small worms that feed off flea larvae. They are super effective and you should see an improvement in your flea population in only two days. They work best for flea control in sandy soil, and to ensure a longer life for the nematode, you should irrigate the soil with about one-half to one-fourth of an inch of water both before and after you deposit them into the soil. Usually applied with a lawn sprayer, nematodes are usually effective in about 24 hours, reducing the flea population by up to 80 percent.

• Spiders: They will eat any insect that finds its way into its web. So while they do eat fleas, they are most known to eat small insects such as ants, flies, beetles, moths, and fleas. These arachnids use their sticky webs to trap and suffocate their prey prior to eating.

• Birds: While fleas can live on birds as a host, birds also kill and eat insects, including fleas. Insects are the perfect sustenance for baby birds as well, and make up a large portion of their diet early on in their life.

• Fire Ants: They are not among the most welcome guests in anyones garden, but they are effective in getting rid of flea larvae.

• Beetles: They feed on almost everything including fleas and other small insects. Most species of beetles are active at night. They fight the almost nocturnal species of fleas such as cat fleas. However, not all species of beetle feed on fleas. For example, there is a sub-family of beetles called the flea beetles, known for their smallish body and jumpy character. This group of beetles do not scavenge of fleas. They depend on plant parts such as foliage and roots for survival.

• Frogs and Toads: They are natural predators of fleas and can help control their population.

Its important to note that while these predators can help control flea populations, they may not completely eliminate them. Its also important to use other methods of flea control, such as regular cleaning and grooming of pets, to prevent flea infestations.