How Long Do Fleas Last All Year?
WouterIf you have a pet and want to get rid of fleas, there are some things you can do to prevent flea infestation. First, you should know what fleas do. Fleas are creatures that live in and around your house and like to feed on dead skin and organic matter. Their eggs are laid by adult females while attached to their host and can lay more than 500 during their lifetime. The eggs fall off and fall to the ground. The larvae then hatch and grow into adults. The adult flea will then feed, mate, and lay eggs.
In addition to flea treatment, it is important to treat your home and yard to prevent fleas. It is important to keep your pets indoors and treat the outside of your home with a flea preventative spray. This will keep fleas away from your pet and keep your home free of these parasites.
The exact period of the year that fleas are active depends on where you live. In southern climates, fleas can survive the winter months, while in colder climates, their survival window is much smaller. However, in extremely hot climates, they will not survive during the summer months.
Fleas prefer animals, but when they can’t find a warm host, they will choose to feed on people. Their larva live in dark areas, like cracks, or under bushes. These areas are ideal for fleas, because the larvae are able to survive without the warmth of their hosts for long periods of time.
