How Quickly Can Fleas Spread?
WouterFleas have a short life cycle and reproduce at an alarmingly fast rate. They can lay up to 20 eggs per day and multiply into hundreds or even thousands before you realize what is happening. Because of this, fleas are a real nightmare to deal with. Fortunately, there are several ways to control flea populations in your home.
First, you must know that fleas live on the blood of dogs and cats. They are not able to live on people, but they are highly infectious and can cause many health problems. They are easy to spread to other people and animals, and they’ll reproduce in your home in a matter of minutes. Infestations of fleas are often spread through the air from a dog, cat, or person with a flea infestation.
Once they’ve established a host, adult fleas will start laying eggs. These eggs are small, white objects that are laid in clusters of around 20. An adult female flea can lay as many as 40 eggs a day. The eggs will fall off the pet as it moves around. The eggs make up about 50% of the flea population in an average home.
The best way to eliminate fleas is to prevent infestations in the first place. Using a good quality spot-on flea treatment and an environmental spray every month is vital in eliminating fleas once and for all.
