Fleas
Fleas are not common in southern or central Arizona. It is simply too hot and dry for them to thrive here. Most of the calls we get for fleas turn out to be Springtails, White Flies, Gnats or similar tiny insects that might appear to be jumping as they walk through their lawn. Bites from Mosquitoes, or stings from Ants are often mistaken as flea bites.
However, they are seen here occasionally. They are small wingless insects. The most common flea in the U.S. is the Cat Flea. It feeds primarily on the blood of cats and dogs but also on rodents, birds and occasionally biting humans. Adults of this species are about 1/4 inch in length but more immature stages will be smaller. Fleas can go several months without feeding but adult females require a blood meal to lay eggs. Once they do they can lay up to 4,000 eggs. Fleas have been known to transmit diseases to humans (although it is rare currently). Pets can develop flea allergy dermatitis where animals are so sensitive to the bites they begin scratching the areas excessively causing hair loss, red marks and scabs on their skin.
Call Kyle's Pest Solution @ 623-760-6025 if you have questions regarding fleas.
Fleas are not common in southern or central Arizona. It is simply too hot and dry for them to thrive here. Most of the calls we get for fleas turn out to be Springtails, White Flies, Gnats or similar tiny insects that might appear to be jumping as they walk through their lawn. Bites from Mosquitoes, or stings from Ants are often mistaken as flea bites.
However, they are seen here occasionally. They are small wingless insects. The most common flea in the U.S. is the Cat Flea. It feeds primarily on the blood of cats and dogs but also on rodents, birds and occasionally biting humans. Adults of this species are about 1/4 inch in length but more immature stages will be smaller. Fleas can go several months without feeding but adult females require a blood meal to lay eggs. Once they do they can lay up to 4,000 eggs. Fleas have been known to transmit diseases to humans (although it is rare currently). Pets can develop flea allergy dermatitis where animals are so sensitive to the bites they begin scratching the areas excessively causing hair loss, red marks and scabs on their skin.
Call Kyle's Pest Solution @ 623-760-6025 if you have questions regarding fleas.
