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Once the adults are on the host, the flea will usually remain for its duration.  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.   
 
Once the adults are on the host, the flea will usually remain for its duration.  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.   
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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'''
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The life span of the flea is largely determined by the grooming activity of the host.  Usually the adult flea lives for '''7 to 10 days'''
    
'''2. Eggs'''
 
'''2. Eggs'''
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