Flea biological cycle
Fleas are external parasites, mainly of mammals and birds. Some species have only one type of host, while others can survive on a variety of hosts. Adults are quite active, crawling among hair or fur and often moving by jumping. They may spend little time on the host, perhaps visiting only briefly for a blood meal when required.
Adults are very small, flattened from side to side, and have a body covered with stout, backwardly projecting spines. Legs are stout and spiny and the hind legs are enlarged for jumping. They are wingless and have no compound eyes. Antennae are small, and mouth¬parts are developed for piercing and sucking.
Larvae are very small, legless, worm like creatures with short antennae, chewing mouthparts and rigid hairs along the body.
Fleas are annoying and irritating in the home. Particularly when climatic conditions are favorable (dark and humid areas, high temperature), they can create huge populations. More importantly, some fleas are carriers of serious diseases, such as bubonic plague, murine typhus and a number of tapeworm infections.
In most cases, flea control is performed by residual spraying (high or low volume). Two treatments, 5 – 15 days apart are enough to permanently get rid of them. In certain cases, other methods such as dusting or fogging can be used with exceptional results.
It is crucial that you check all your pets for flea presence and apply the proper treatment (sprays, special soaps)
During the first visit to your business premises, we thoroughly check all the premises and identify possible entry points for parasites. In combination with the workpiece and the needs of your business, we suggest the program of applications and inspections required in your premises
