Current estimates suggests that there are some 2,000 different species of fleas spread throughout the world. This week, we’re going to discuss the moorhen flea, revealing how this once rare species is making its way across oceans and into new territories….
It’s a little known fact that the majority of a flea infestation is comprised of eggs. One study found an infestation to have 50% eggs, 35% larvae, 10% pupae, and only 5% adults. So if you see 10 fleas hiding in…
It’s no secret that fleas prefer to feast on the blood of dogs and cats. After all, this is where most people first spot them. Form the moment they emerge from their eggs, these parasites actively seek out warm-blooded hosts…
Most people are surprised to learn that a single flea can bite into a host hundreds of times per day. And considering the fact that dogs living in a flea-infested home may have dozens of these blood-sucking parasites on their…
There’s nothing quiet like the soft, comforting feeling of carpeted floors. While hardwood and laminate have become popular flooring choices in modern-day homes, carpet is the most comfortable. But there’s one major drawback to carpeted floors: it acts as a…
Earlier this month, a severe flea infestation forced a New York courthouse to temporarily close its doors. It’s rare for the U.S. judicial system, but it’s even more bizarre that the cause of this shutdown was due to a flea…
Who says you need to spend hundreds of dollars on expensive name-brand products to keep fleas away from your pets and out of your home? Products like FrontLine Plus, Advantage, and Advantix are all highly effective at eliminating fleas and…
Now that we’re in the middle of the hot summer months, people from across the country are dealing with stubborn flea infestations that won’t seem to go away. Fleas prefer warm, humid climates, so it only makes sense for them…
Did you know that a single flea can bite into a host hundreds of times per day? And it’s not just dogs and cats that fleas to which fleas attracted; these blood-sucking parasites will gladly lay their fangs into a…
Do you develop itchy, raised hives after being bitten by a flea? The sight of hives forming on your skin may startle you, especially if you aren’t used to seeing them. Combined with the intense burning and itching sensation, some…