Flea, the common name for the order Siphonaptera, includes 2,500 species of small flightless insects that live as external parasites of mammals and birds. Fleas live by ingesting the blood of their hosts.

May 2, 2025 · If left untreated, a flea infestation can stick around indefinitely. Here's how to get rid of fleas in your home, yard, and on your pet.

May 15, 2024 · Fleas are small insects that survive by feeding on animal or human blood. Their bites can cause discomfort, itchiness, and irritation. Sometimes, fleas can infect people or pets with the …

Dec 26, 2025 · Flea, any of a group of bloodsucking insects that are important carriers of disease and can be serious pests. Fleas are parasites that live on the exterior of the host.

Aug 28, 2025 · Found fleas in your home? Here’s how to get rid of a flea infestation, according to a vet.

Sep 8, 2024 · Fleas are tiny wingless parasites that survive by sucking on animal or human blood. They find new hosts to live on by searching for body heat, movements, and breathing. (Fleas usually can't …

A flea problem requires a methodical, two-pronged approach targeting both immediate personal effects and deep-seated environmental sources. Successfully managing this infestation means …

Nov 5, 2025 · Fleas are tiny insects (1/16- to 1/8-inch long) that commonly live as parasites on cats, dogs, and other warm-blooded animals. They are wingless and usually reddish-brown, with hard, …

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Historically, fleas have been involved in devastating epidemics of plague throughout the world. Today in the U.S., fleas primarily are annoying biting pests of pets and people. The most common species is …