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==Habitats==

==Habitats==

[[Image:Flea Dirt.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Flea Dirt'' <p> DrZak 2006, Wikimedia Commons]]

[[Image:Flea Dirt.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Flea Dirt'' <p> DrZak 2006, Wikimedia Commons]]

[[Image:Flea Bites.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Flea bites on a human'' NZfooty 2007, Wikimedia Commons]]

[[Image:Flea Bites.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Flea bites on a human'' NZfooty 2007, Wikimedia Commons]]

Control of flea infestations does not involve only the affected animal as the majority of the population is fee living in the environment. A single treatment or occasional treatment of the animal will provide temporary relief but will not control the issue. In order to properly control the several stages must be followed in order to remove the initial infestation and prevent re-infestation.

Control of flea infestations does not involve only the affected animal as the majority of the population is fee living in the environment. A single treatment or occasional treatment of the animal will provide temporary relief but will not control the issue. In order to properly control fleas, several stages must be followed in order to remove the initial infestation and prevent re-infestation.

Flea control must look at eliminating all stages of the flea life cycle rather than just those on the host. Animals must be protected against reinfection from within the home and in the environment.  

Flea control must look at eliminating all stages of the flea life cycle rather than just those on the host. Animals must be protected against reinfection from within the home and in the environment.  

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