I have had a few people contact me in the past looking to get more information about fleas. Their primary concern was what is the best way to remove fleas without harming their dog. I thought this was a common enough question that it warranted a blog post to answer this thoroughly. Fleas are nasty creatures. They will make your dog uncomfortable as they irritate its skin and cause general malaise. Having an allergic reaction to this will lead to coughing and itching, which can make the pet very cranky. However, there are numerous ways to get rid of fleas. Some ways are natural while others are effective and a faster route to go. Tired of using all kinds of powders, sprays and other household remedies to get rid of fleas from your home? Well, the solution is to get a flea vacuum. A flea vacuum can be quite helpful in ridding your home of fleas.

Best Way To Remove Fleas

Introduction

Fleas are small, brown or black flattened insects that feed on blood. They are about 1/16 inch long and can move quickly through fur and feathers. These pests live off your pets and in your home, causing allergic reactions and spreading diseases. Fleas are a common problem for cat and dog owners but there are ways to control them:

Fleas

Fleas are a common problem for pets. In fact, they are the most common reason why people take their pets to the vet.

Fleas can also be a problem for humans and the environment as well. They can cause an allergic reaction in some people when bitten, which can make you sick or even cause death in rare cases. They also carry diseases like typhus and bubonic plague that spread to other animals or even humans when fleas feed off of them. Fleas can also spread through the ecosystem by jumping from one animal to another causing harm everywhere they go!

The adult flea is approximately 1/8 inch in length, has a shiny black body, and is wingless (the hind legs are formed for jumping).

The adult flea is approximately 1/8 inch in length, has a shiny black body, and is wingless (the hind legs are formed for jumping). The immature larva (similar to a caterpillar) is semitransparent white with dark brown head capsules. Fleas have piercing-sucking mouthparts that inject saliva into the skin to aid in bloodletting. They also have no eyes and so they cannot see or hear their hosts or predators.

Fleas do not carry diseases themselves but they can serve as intermediate hosts for certain bacteria and protozoa that cause disease in humans and animals such as plague or murine typhus fever.

The flea prefers to feed on non-human animals but will bite humans if necessary.

The flea prefers to feed on non-human animals but will bite humans if necessary. Bites from fleas can cause anemia in humans, skin problems and allergic reactions. Fleas can also cause tapeworms and rashes in humans.

The female needs a blood meal before laying eggs within 24 hours.

The female needs a blood meal before laying eggs within 24 hours, so she’ll be on the lookout for a host. The female will lay up to 20 eggs each day and can produce more than 500 in her lifetime. The eggs are laid around the host’s hair coat and hatch into larvae within two days. The larvae feed on dried blood and feces until they become adults in about two weeks. A mature flea can live up to two years without feeding on blood again, while younger fleas will die within 30 days if they don’t get their fix

Each female will lay up to 20 eggs each day.

Each female will lay up to 20 eggs each day. The eggs are laid in the hair or on the animal’s body, and they are very small and difficult to find. The larvae feed on organic matter and can live for up to two weeks. Once mature, larvae move away from the host animal and pupate within a cocoon in soil or litter where they will remain until emerging as adult fleas about one week later. Flea eggs typically hatch within 1-2 days of being laid by an adult female flea; however, some species can remain dormant for months before hatching if environmental conditions are unfavorable (e.g., cold temperatures).

A mature flea can live up to two years.

You may think you’ve got the flea situation under control. But let’s be honest: it’s not likely that you’ll be able to eliminate them entirely. A single female flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day, which hatch about seven days later into larvae that feed on organic debris and then pupate into adult fleas in an additional two weeks. A mature flea can live up to two years, laying eggs all along the way; they’re very difficult to get rid of!

How To Get Rid Of Fleas

The best way to get rid of fleas is to vacuum your floors, carpets and upholstery. Vacuuming can help remove eggs and larvae from the carpet, which prevents them from hatching into adult fleas. To kill adult fleas that you find on your pet, try using a flea spray or powder. If you prefer something more natural, try using a dry shampoo made specifically for pets that contains insecticidal ingredients such as pyrethrins or permethrin.

Conclusion

A flea infestation is a frustrating experience. You may find yourself constantly itching and scratching at your skin while the fleas continue to feed off of you. Once they have made their way into your home, it can be difficult to eliminate them completely. Luckily, there are a few ways that you can get rid of these pests without having to resort to chemical treatments which may not be safe for your family or pets.