Tag: flea infestation
Ways To Prevent Flea Infestation
February 28th, 2010, No Comments
If you own a pet you will have fleas in the house from time to time. All dogs pick up fleas, ticks, and chiggers at one time or another,usually during the warm weather months.
Even though there are more than 2,000 known species and subspecies of fleas, only one class of flea called the ‘cat flea’ Ctenocephalides Felisis to blame for almost all the fleas found on cats and dogs in the United States. Although many species of fleas feed primarily on one type of animal, the common cat and dog flea will readily take blood from a variety of animals, including man.
Understanding Dog Fleas: How Fleas Breed & Affect Your Dog’s
December 2nd, 2009, No Comments
Fleas belong to the insect order Siphonaptera. They are common pests and may attack many mammals, including man. They can be a year round problem because they infest not only pets but also the home of the owner. Because of this, treatment of the pet alone may only temporarily solve a flea infestation.
Although many species of fleas feed primarily on one type of animal, the common cat and dog flea will readily take blood from a variety of animals, including man. Flea infestations of pets and their homes will most likely involve the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis and occasionally the dog flea, C.
