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How long do dog fleas live?
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What is the lifespan of a flea on a dog?
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The eggs develop into larvae or caterpillars, which feed on organic debris around the home.The larvae pupate within a protective cocoon from which an adult flea emerges.
Growth & development from egg to adult normally lasts 3 weeks.
Flea facts:
most dogs & cats are affected by the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis
flea ''dirt '' / faeces is seen as black flecks on the animals body that turn red when moistened
fleas eggs are laid in the house & garden; they are never found on the animal
flea larvae eat organic debris found on floor surfaces; they are never found on the animal
adult fleas can jump over 1 metre vertically
undisturbed, an adult flea may survive for over 3 months without feeding
female fleas begin laying eggs 2 days after their first blood meal
when one flea is seen, hundreds of offspring are likely to be present
The eggs develop into larvae or caterpillars, which feed on organic debris around the home.The larvae pupate within a protective cocoon from which an adult flea emerges.
Growth & development from egg to adult normally lasts 3 weeks.
Flea facts:
most dogs & cats are affected by the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis
flea ''dirt '' / faeces is seen as black flecks on the animals body that turn red when moistened
fleas eggs are laid in the house & garden; they are never found on the animal
flea larvae eat organic debris found on floor surfaces; they are never found on the animal
adult fleas can jump over 1 metre vertically
undisturbed, an adult flea may survive for over 3 months without feeding
female fleas begin laying eggs 2 days after their first blood meal
when one flea is seen, hundreds of offspring are likely to be present
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