IFAS Extension
Agriculture
Abstract
This document provides an overview of fleas, including their biology, life cycle, and the health issues they cause. Fleas are small, blood-sucking insects that can infest pets and homes, causing itching and irritation. The document details the flea’s life stages, from eggs to adults, and emphasizes the importance of treating both pets and their environments to control infestations. It also discusses various treatment methods, including on-animal treatments and premise treatments, to effectively manage and prevent flea problems. Date first printed July 1993.
About this Publication
This document is ENY-205, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date July 1993. Revised August 1998, February 2003, January 2012, and August 2021. Visit the EDIS website at hsttp://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Koehler, P. G. (1999). Fleas. EDIS, 1999. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ig987-1993
Authors
R. Pereira
Extension professor emeritus and former FPMA endowed professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology
P. Koehler
professor emeritus, Department of Entomology and Nematology
Contacts
Johnalyn Gordon
Specialist
University of Florida
assistant professor, urban entomology, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL
Publication #ENY-205
