Why are the fleas so bad this year?
Poor Ol’Boy! Fleas have been particularly bad this year. I have been asked a lot about them in the store (Possum’s) and when I have been out and about. Fleas are hard to control because they have a wide range of hosts and their life cycles are designed for survival.
When do fleas come out in the winter?
While freezing temperatures will kill exposed fleas, those that are tucked away in nests, your home or even on your pet in a dormant state in the cold of winter will wait until conditions are right to emerge. The bottom line: Fleas are a year round proposition, in one form or another.
Do you have to have a dog to have flea season?
The first thing to know about fleas is that they’re hardy little parasites and you don’t have to have a dog or cat to suffer from them. Active flea season depends on where you live; some places have to contend with them year round while others get to take a break during cold winter months.
Is it dangerous to have fleas on your skin?
Fleas live on any host that has warm blood, regardless of its type. Depending on its previous host, flea bites can be rather dangerous so it’s important to get rid of them as soon as possible. Sometimes you won’t even feel a flea on you as it numbs the skin before feasting on your blood.
Poor Ol’Boy! Fleas have been particularly bad this year. I have been asked a lot about them in the store (Possum’s) and when I have been out and about. Fleas are hard to control because they have a wide range of hosts and their life cycles are designed for survival.
Which is the worst state for fleas in dogs?
These are focused in the Semi-arid and Desert regions of the U.S. of the North, Midwest and Western states. Bottom 5 States for Dogs with Fleas. Utah. Montana. Nevada. Arizona. South Dakota.
Where can you find fleas in the United States?
Fleas occur throughout the world. The most common flea is the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, and is found throughout the United States. Although it’s called the cat flea, it isn’t restricted to cats.
What kind of fleas does my dog have?
It’s called Ctenocephalides felis, or the cat flea. That’s right. If your dog has fleas, they’re most likely cat fleas. Every pet owner should be aware of the signs of a possible flea infestation. They include: Your dog (or cat) is scratching.