Log in to become a member of Robert Benjamin's Fan Club!
Fleas have been around for millions of years, sucking the blood of
animals and humans. Fleas live on pets, mammals, in carpets, in sofas
as well as other household and farm goods. In a typical room, 5 percent
of the fleas will be found on pets, 10 percent flea cocoons in the
carpets, 35 percent flea larvae and 50 percent flea eggs again in the
carpets. Female Fleas lay eggs that turn in to grub-like larvae. The
larvae then develop in to pupae and settle inside a cocoon. They wait
for a host to start their life and suck blood. When something warm
moves pass by the pupae, they unzip the cocoon and jump on the animal
or human body. All this happens in three seconds and the flea can jump
as high as four feet.
It is important to get rid of fleas by simple methods as these insects
cause serious diseases. Plague, Murine Typhus and Tungiasis are the
diseases caused by fleas. Fleas that are lodged on rats, which carry
the bacteria, Yersinia Pestis – the bacteria that causes Bubonic
plague. Plague is a killer disease and can spread widely. It’s
completely curable. Murine Typhus is an infection caused by Rickettsia,
R. Typhi. Rat fleas called Xenopsilla Cheopis transmit this.
Tungiasis is caused by the Chigger flea, Tungia penetrans, whereby
serious damage can be done to the feet as the female species burrow
into the feet and breeds there. Their feeding under the skin causes
severe infection and irritation. The fleas are removed by surgery.
Fleas also transmit Tularemia and tapeworms to humans as well as pets.
Other than these diseases, fleas also can cause allergies to both
humans and pets.
However, there is no need to worry, as there are many solutions to get
rid of fleas. You can take up the responsibility of removing fleas
yourself or if the problem is severe and you are not comfortable with
dealing with chemicals that may be toxic, then pest control
professionals are there to help you in wiping out fleas from your house
and surroundings.
Remember that adult fleas, pupae, larvae and eggs – fleas at all stages
should be killed to rid your house of them completely. Resistive pupae
and larvae grow on to become adult fleas in a few weeks even though the
adult fleas are killed. Fleas should be removed from all stages in
their life cycle, to protect your family and pets.
There is a Flea website that has more info on flea facts, and
everything about fleas, fleas in carpets - rugs, fleas in vehicles,
fleas in furniture, fleas on pets, fleas in lawns and yards, natural
flea remedies and much more flea information. The website is called:
Stop The Fleas, and can be found at this url:
You may publish this article in your ezine, newsletter or on your web
site as long as it is reprinted in its entirety and without
modification except for formatting needs or grammar corrections.
Robert W. Benjamin, started learning about fleas when he rented an
apartment that was infested with them, he now uses his knowledge of
fleas to help others deal with them.
» left by Randy from Salem, NC (2 years 160 days ago.)
Excellent! The best info source I have seen on fleas, cuts right to the facts, and the site it points to is now in my bookmarked favorites. I no longer have flea problems thanks to the website and this article. Respond to this comment
Was this article helpful to you? Leave a Public Comment or
Question:
Disclaimer: All information on this site is provided for informational purposes only! By no means is any
information presented herein intended to substitute for the advice provided to you by any health care or other professional
or organization.
