Where Does Fleas Live?
WouterFleas live in high grass, soil, debris, and sheds. They also like warm, moist places with shade and humidity. In summer, they prefer grass under trees and shrubs. On hot days, newly hatched adult fleas often seek shelter in these areas to eat.
Fleas are hitchhikers that are not likely to remain on your body for long. They are often not visible until they have bitten into your skin. Although they don’t have the energy to live on your body, they still cause discomfort and can be a major cause of skin allergies.
Fleas lay around 50 eggs per day. Flea eggs do not stick to animals, but fall on them when they walk or lay. Eggs can also be carried from one pet to another, especially if the pet sleeps next to humans. Flea eggs hatch into flea maggots. Flea maggots are not light-sensitive, so they prefer to hide in places where they cannot be seen. In the house, they typically live in beds and other areas where animals sleep.
Female fleas lay their eggs on the skin of their host. They can lay as many as 500 eggs in a single lifetime. Then, the larvae hatch. Flea larvae are small, with no appendages. They are fed with organic debris, dead skin cells, and hair to grow into adult fleas. Once they reach maturity, they seek out a host to feed on.
