How Much Can Fleas Live?
WouterIn an ideal environment, fleas can live up to a year. Fleas are able to stay active for this long time because their life cycle is shorter than that of other insects. This cycle consists of an egg, larva, pupa, and adult, which takes about two to three weeks or months. Fleas can also live without a host for up to one week. The video below shows the life cycle of fleas and how they develop from eggs to adulthood.
Fleas can live in houses without pets. They often get into the house through carpets and furniture that have been left behind by previous owners. They can also live in the house if someone has brought their pets into the home. They can also get into the house from a previous pet owner, or from people that have had their pets infested.
Fleas feed off the blood of a human or animal host to reproduce. Female fleas need a blood meal before every egg deposit. An active female flea must feed continuously in order to keep her metabolism balanced. After she has deposited an egg, she may die after less than a day.
Normally, a flea lives for up to four days without food. However, a few fleas can live for up to a week without food. However, this is not the case for all types of fleas. In fact, some species of fleas can live for up to 14 days without food.
