Why Do Fleas Keep Jumping on Me?

You may be wondering, “Why do fleas keep jumping on me?” It’s important to understand that fleas are insects and their life cycle is pretty similar among all species. The life cycle of fleas involves a cat as a primary host. Then, fleas enter the human habitat on clothing, shoes, and cat fur. Once they’re inside, they begin reproducing and can infect other people.

Fleas are small, brown insects that are usually about 2 to 8 mm long. They have wingless bodies and can jump up to 30 cm. Although they are not able to fly, they’re easily caught and killed. They’re also known to transfer from pets to humans, making them a real health threat.

Fleas cannot live without a host. They usually live in cars and other infested areas. They rarely make it into beds, unless they’re living on an animal. While fleas cannot jump 18 to 20 inches, they can climb on bedding, and can jump onto your feet or legs before you go to sleep.

Fleas leave small, itchy bites on our skin. These bites can drive us crazy, and they can also transmit disease. Flea bites are the culprit behind the notorious Black Death of the 14th century, which was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history.