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Fleas are related to the fly family but are modified to enhance their role as parasites. They have no wings, their antennae are short and no compound eyes but their major 'asset' is their remarkable jumping ability - fleas can jump 150 times their body length and 80 times their own height with a remarkable 200 G acceleration ! Most are parasites on mammals; a few live on birds. Adult fleas feed on blood, whilst their larvae feed on organic debris. Fleas are very small their sizes ranging between 0.2-1.2 mm long (the size of a pinhead). Over 2300 different species of Fleas have been identified and their vast numbers and variety of hosts make them difficult to control - a female flea can produce between 500 and 1000 eggs in its lifetime! An adult flea has a maximum life of about 1.5 years but on average they only live 2-3 months. Fleas - Blood Suckers Fleas - Bubonic Plague (Black Death) carrier The Anatomy of Fleas Fleas |
The Life Cycle of Fleas
Flea Control - Outdoor Environment The control of Fleas is a two sided process - controlling the Fleas on a dog and controlling the environment - the yard and the kennel:
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Fleas - Control & Treatment - The Dog
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