How Long Do Fleas Take to Die?
WouterIn cold climates, fleas can remain a problem throughout the winter. In these regions, fleas lay eggs to maintain the population until spring. They can also survive in barns and garages. Fleas in outdoor kennel bedding can also wait until the weather warms up and they can lay their eggs.
Adult fleas need a fresh blood meal every 12 hours in order to survive. Once they leave their cocoon, their metabolism speeds up. This is why it is important to provide the flea with a blood meal right away. If the flea cannot find a blood meal immediately, it will starve to death. In fact, it is possible for fleas to survive up to a week without a blood meal.
Fleas lay eggs in clusters of around twenty eggs each. In 24 hours, they can lay as many as fifty eggs. This process can continue for several days, and a single adult flea can lay around two hundred eggs during her life. If conditions are right, the eggs hatch in two to two weeks.
Fleas lay their eggs about 24 hours after feeding on a host animal. Most flea control products kill the fleas within 24 hours. However, in severe infestations, it may be necessary to use several treatment rounds over several months to completely eradicate the fleas. As fleas can spread to several pets, you need to be persistent and consistent.
