Will Fleas Eventually Go Away?
WouterIf you’ve ever asked yourself, “Will fleas eventually go away?” you may be wondering if they’ll ever go away altogether. Fleas live on a variety of host animals, including raccoons, opossums, and skunks. These animals are known for leaving their bodies surrounded by bacteria, which fleas feed on. Fleas are able to live without immediate blood feeding for up to a week before they die.
Luckily, there are a variety of flea control methods that can be used to get rid of them. One of the most effective is vacuuming. Vacuuming twice a day can kill eggs and larvae that will hatch into adult fleas within two to three days. Another popular method is flea trapping. This involves putting small rods made from fat, wax, or honey resin in areas where fleas may be found. These traps should be removed as needed.
Fleas lay their eggs in the fur of an animal. They look like pearl-like figures and fall out when the animal walks. Unlike eggs, flea eggs are transferred from host to host. Unlike eggs that fall out of a pet, flea eggs fall into small crevices and carpet fibers. Flea eggs prefer dark, moist areas and are able to survive in those conditions.
Fleas are parasitic and feed on any animal with substantial fur or hair. They will also bite humans when the population increases. Fortunately, the average flea bite will only be experienced by one person in a household. Generally, it’s children who are most sensitive to flea bites, but people over the age of 10 become less sensitive to them as time goes on.
