They have powerful hind legs enabling them to jump long distances. They can jump onto their host from infested indoor and outdoor areas and from other animals, both domestic and wild. Effective Flea Control is based on the life cycle of the flea. 50 Eggs are what make up the largest portion of the population. If they are not laid in the first place, or if they are prevented from hatching, flea control can be accomplished.
FLeas are the number one cause of skin disease in pets.
These blood sucking parasites inject minute amounts of saliva when they take a blood meal. This results in an irritation and causes your pet to chew and scratch. This damages the skin and allows for secondary bacterial infections to occur. Fleas will also take a meal from humans, resulting in an itchy swelling where the bite was inflicted. Fleas are the intermediate host for tapeworms .