Got Fleas?
Got Fleas?
The cat flea is the most common flea in North America. Adult fleas are parasites that draw blood from their host. Larvae feed on the feces of adult fleas, which contain undigested blood. Fleas feed on animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, squirrels, rats and mice. Flea’s eggs are hatched on the ground, in rugs, carpet, bedding, upholstery or cracks in the floor. Most hatch within two days. Fleas are introduced into the home on your pets or rodents.
Since fleas are relatively easy to see in their adult stage, most of the attention is directed at adult fleas. Flea eggs represent about one-half of the entire flea population present in an average home. The adult flea does not emerge until a potential host is detected by vibration, rising levels of carbon dioxide and body heat associated with the host. Once a flea has emerged from the cocoon, it will attempt to get a blood meal on a host within 24-48 hours. Female fleas are not able to lay eggs until they obtain a blood meal. Fleas can transmit diseases when taking a blood meal from a host.
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