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Fleas

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What are fleas Parasitic wingless six-legged insects that feed on the blood of their hosts.
What do fleas seek out heat
What condition do fleas thrive in warm, humid conditions at low altitudes.
What can fleas cause Tapeworms
What does a female require in order to lay her eggs "blood meal"
What is flea dirt Their droppings, the reddish-brown "flea dirt" that you see on your pet, is actually what larvae need to feed on to live.
How do we determine if an animal has fleas using a flea comb To check for fleas use a flea comb and brush the hair coat to see if you can pick up any flea dirt. Apply water and if you see any red coloration that is the blood meal within the feces from the flea
What are some signs that our pet is infested with fleas Animals with fleas will scratch, bite at fur, and may develop sores. In some it will cause an allergic reaction.
What can bad infestation cause Anemia
What is stage 1 in the life cycle Adult flea feeds on host animal
What is stage 2 in the life cycle after blood meal eggs lay on host
What is stage 3 in the life cycle eggs fall off host
What is stage 4 in the life cycle eggs hatch into larvae
What is stage 5 in the life cycle larvae feed on organic debris
What is stage 6 in the life cycle larvae molt and grow
What is stage 7 in the life cycle pupa(cocoon)
What is stage 8 in the life cycle adult emerges from pupa
How many eggs a day can a female flea lay up to 50
How many hours does it take for eggs to hatch 48 hours
Within how many days of hatching does it take for young to become adults within 15 days of hatching
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