
Fleas and Flea Treatments
A flea infestation can be a real occasion of misery for your household. Besides causing serious irritation to your pets, they can spread into carpet and other upholstered areas and may begin feeding on the resident humans for their blood feasts. Historically, fleas have also been transmitters of major diseases, most notably the Black Plague in the late Middle Ages. This article will explore the biology of the flea and provide recommendations for flea treatments for your home, yard and pets. Understanding Flea Biology The most common species of flea in the United States is the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis. However, the United States is home to many types of flea, over 325 species, as a matter of fact. Adult fleas typically are about 1/8 inch long, oval, and reddish-brown. They are wingless, and their bodies are very thin, so thin that they can move freely through fur or feathers of…
