CAT FLEA (Ctenocephalides felis)
Biology
- Larvae are approximately ¼ inch long and adults are approximately ⅛ inch long.
- Antennae are short and have 3 segments.
- Long legs used for jumping
- Wingless
- Laterally flattened body, backward pointing spines and bristles assist in flea travel through hair.
Distribution/Habits
- Distributed worldwide
- Females requires blood meal from a host to develop eggs.
- Eggs are normally found where pets sleep or frequent.
- Expect a second hatching of pre-emerged adults from cocoons after treatment; normally this interval is 10-21 days or longer.
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