Why Do Fleas Keep Biting Me?
WouterYou may have been wondering, “Why do fleas keep biting me?” Fleas will often bite you if they don’t have a primary host. This can happen if your family pet has died or left the house. You can also get fleas from a babysitter’s pet.
Flea bites are small red lesions on the body. They are hard to distinguish from other insects because fleas lack a coat of hair, which provides a protective cover for them. The bites from fleas do not swell but may bleed if you scratch them. In addition, they only have one puncture point whereas the bites of mosquitoes, ticks, and bedbugs leave two marks.
Flea bites are painful and itchy. They will also leave a small puncture mark on the skin. If the bites are infected, you should go to a doctor. If the pus is oozing from the bite, you should take antibiotics. Infection caused by flea bites is rare and will usually clear up on its own. However, it is important to remember that fleas can live for weeks and months in carpets and other soft furnishings.
Fleas are nocturnal creatures and often cling to pets and drapes. Symptoms of a flea infestation include excessive scratching and biting. If you notice a flea infestation, it is important to treat it right away. While an infestation can last for several days, fleas will generally begin to bite people once the population gets high enough.
