Can Fleas Fly?
Posted by Mosquito SquadJune 5, 2024
Hold the phone – fleas have wings?
No, fleas do not have wings. They do not fly. Baby fleas are often erroneously said to have wings, but they do not. However, they do have highly capable back legs to springboard them right onto your dog, cat, or human family member. They could also make their way into your favorite private spaces in your backyard. No one wants to encounter biting pests in their backyard, and fleas are altogether another level among those backyard invaders. Mosquito Squad of Northeast Florida offers highly effective outdoor flea control services to make yours a happier home and yard.
What looks like a flea but has wings?
Pests that are often mistaken for flying fleas are gnats. Small types of flies can also be mistaken for winged fleas. Flying ants, which take to the air in search of breeding mates, could look like flying fleas too.
Can fleas live in your bed?
The very thought of fleas in bed with you can become nightmare fodder. Fleas require a blood source and protection to survive and breed. They cannot live on human hair or in your bed alone, but they can live on your pet, which transfers fleas and their eggs into your bed. It is very much recommended to keep your pets adequately groomed and protected with a veterinarian recommended flea repellent for them. Fleas can not only be bad for your pets, but they can be dangerous to humans too!
How do you know if you or your pet has flea bites?
Flea bites versus mosquito bites come in tiny clusters, typically near your ankles or other areas where blood is closer to the surface of your skin. These tiny bites can be pink or red and are very itchy, whereas mosquito bites usually result in only one or two bite sites. The first sign that your pet is being bitten by fleas is erratic itching behind the ears or on their neck. Look for the same bite reaction and patterns listed above. You or your pet can suffer a more severe flea bite reaction that results in hot, swollen, oozing patches of skin.
Seek medical attention in the event of a supposed allergic reaction to any type of insect bite or sting.
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