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*The time for the egg to develop into the adult flea takes '''3-4 weeks''' in summer+
−*Duration of the life cycle is dependent on environmental temperature
*Uses changes in light intensity, warmth and carbon dioxide to locate host+
−*Once on host, the flea will usually remain
−**With animals in close contact there may be a small degree of transfer between hosts
−**The majority of adult fleas are acquired from the '''environment'''
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−*The adult flea takes frequent blood meals. 97% of fleas will feed within 1 hour of finding a host and feed for about 10-25 minutes.
−*'''Flea dirt''' (faeces) are produced in large quantities+*The life span of the flea is determined by the grooming activity of the host+**Usually the adult flea lives for between '''7 and 10 days'''
A thorough understanding of the flea life-cycle is important in order to be able to advise owners of adequate treatments to control flea infections on their animals and within the home environment.
A thorough understanding of the flea life-cycle is important in order to be able to advise owners of adequate treatments to control flea infections on their animals and within the home environment.
−The time for the egg to develop into the adult flea takes around '''3-4 weeks''' in summer, however, the duration of the life cycle is largely dependent on the environmental temperature.
−'''1. Adults'''
'''1. Adults'''
−Once the adults are on host, the flea will usually remain for its duration. There will be a degree of transfer between hosts, with animals in close contact.
−The adult flea takes frequent blood meals. Around 97% of fleas will feed within 1 hour of finding a host and feed for approximately 10-25 minutes. '''Flea dirt''' (faeces) is produced in large quantities.
−The life span of the flea is determined by the grooming activity of the host. Usually the adult flea lives for '''7 to 10 days'''
−'''2. Eggs'''
'''2. Eggs'''