This Is What a Flea Looks Like Up Close!

Fleas may be small, but they can result in significant issues for pets and pet owners alike. The best way to ensure that you catch fleas as soon as possible is by familiarizing yourself with what a flea looks like.

What Does a Flea Look Like?

Fleas are tiny bugs about 1/8 of an inch long, roughly the size of a pinhead. They have brownish-black,flat bodies. This is a form of shape with the help they can transit through the fur skin easily. You can see their powerful, long legs The legs can enable the small animals to jump long distances. Fleas can even jump 200 times their own body length!

Obviously an important part of a fleas life is its mouth! They have small pieces that help them bite into their hosts and suck blood. Fleas feed on the blood of animals and their bites can cause irritation and annoyance.

Where Do Fleas Live?

Fleas prefer outdoor areas (grassy places; pets, & pet sleeping place). They are communicable from animal to mouse. If they get one flea, their paws and claws do a lot of exercise so you may see them scratching more than usual or notice tiny black specks on the pet’s fur. This is flea dirt, digested blood.

Why Are Fleas a Problem?

Fleas can be more than just annoying. They can cause skin problems and sometimes spread diseases to pets. They can also live in your home. If you find one flea, there are likely more nearby.

How Can You Get Rid of Fleas?

Using Appropriate Medicine to Kill Fleas: It means using the right medicine on your pets for flea control. You should also vacuum your home, and if necessary wash pet bedding thoroughly for hygienic reasons. Regular vacuuming is effective against fleas.

Knowing what a flea looks like can assist you in controlling these pests. Watch for them in your pets and home!