How Big Can Fleas Get?

Fleas are tiny insects that live on the blood of their hosts. They can live up to 12 months if conditions are right. However, if they do not find a host, they will die within a couple of days. Their eggs are semi-transparent and ovoid. They are only about 0.5mm long and 0.3mm wide. Their eyes are very small and they feed on blood.

Fleas are known to spread many diseases, including bubonic plague. Their bites can also cause anaemia in animals. They are also known to cause itchy lumps around the bites. Fleas cannot fly, but they are able to jump and crawl. Fleas are one of the most common parasites of pets, but there are many different species.

Regular flea control is very important. You should keep your house and yard free of fleas throughout the year. By treating your home and yard, you can keep fleas from getting into your pets. It is also important to make sure your shrubs are kept well-trimmed and that leaves are raked away regularly.

Fleas are tiny parasitic insects that live off the blood of their host animals. They measure about 1/12 of an inch long and are reddish-brown in color. Fleas are difficult to see individually, but you can detect them if you find a large number hopping around.