Flea & Tick Identification Guide
What are fleas & ticks?
Both fleas and ticks are biting pests. Using their specialized mouthparts, they bite through human and animal skin to consume blood meals and complete their life cycle. Fleas tend to feed on one host throughout their life, while ticks tend to have multiple hosts. Both fleas and ticks are wingless and quite small in size. Their dark-colored bodies allow fleas and ticks to easily hide, especially in the fur of an animal host. Fleas have strong back legs they use to jump onto hosts or to move out of the way of danger. Ticks cannot jump, so they lay in wait for a host to cross their path.
Are fleas & ticks dangerous?
Dog and cat fleas are present in our area and, despite their names, feed on various hosts, including pets, rodents, wild animals, and people. Many people and animals are allergic to their saliva and react to their bites by developing a raised, red, itchy rash. Animals with a large infestation can develop anemia and become very ill. Fleas can also spread tapeworm and diseases like typhus to their hosts as they feed. In addition to health risks, having fleas jumping around your home is unpleasant and can make you feel uncomfortable.
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