Flea

There are over 2,500 species of fleas, a small flightless insects that survive as external parasites of mammals and birds. Fleas live by consuming blood, from their hosts. Adult fleas are usually brown, and have bodies that are “flattened” sideways, enabling them to move through their host’s fur or feathers. They have strong claws preventing them from being dislodged; mouthparts adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood, and hind legs for jumping. They are able to leap a distance of some 50 times their body length. Getting rid of fleas can be a time consuming problem. Fleas bite all kind of animals as well as people. Intense itching and irritation are a result of these flea bites. They also can transmit tapeworms and bacterial infections. Fleas consume up to 15 times their body weight in blood per day. Not only is the flea biting your animals, they are also mating and all of the eggs are laid in the fur. Unfortunately the eggs soon fall off into areas of your yard or if you have inside pets they will be in the carpet and furniture. After hatching, the eggs develop into tiny, worm-like larvae that remain hidden in your yard or household. The larvae feed mainly on the feces, dried blood expelled by the adults which accumulates, along with the eggs, in areas where pets tend to rest or spend time. In the 14th century the oriental rat flea was a carrier of the bubonic plague. The disease was spread by rodents such as the black rat, which were bitten by fleas that then infected humans. If you believe you have a problem with fleas email Sniper Services for a free consolation.