How Do Fleas Come About?
WouterThe life cycle of a flea starts when it eggs hatch. It will then develop into a tiny, blind, white, legless larva. The larva will crawl into the bedding of a host animal, eventually hatching into a pupa. The pupa will grow to be about an eighth of an inch long and will feed on the blood of the adult flea, as well as other organic debris. During this stage, the flea will start to spin silken cocoons, which are very small and camouflaged.
Fleas are usually found on pets, but can also infest homes without pets. They are usually found on the neck, ears, and underbelly of an animal. The fleas can live in an indoor environment as well as outdoors. They are attracted to heat and vibrations from people. This is not the same as the fleas we can get, so you should avoid exposing your pets to these areas if possible.
The majority of flea infestations start with eggs. The flea enters another animal’s territory to find food and grow to adulthood. Once it matures, it will transfer to the next animal. It is important to remember that adult fleas are not sticky. This makes it easy for them to transfer from one animal to the next. It is important to get rid of these pesky parasites as soon as possible.
Once the adult flea emerges from the cocoon, it will begin to feed on the host’s blood and body fluids. The adult fleas will lay eggs in different places around the home. A single flea can lay up to 500 eggs in two months. The larvae will feed and develop for about a week. They will then be ready to mate and lay their eggs.
