Cat Flea
( Ctenocephalides felis) - The cat flea is about 1/16 in. long, dark brown, and flattened from side to side. It has strong hind legs and can jump from the host to another surfaces.\r\n
"Biography"
This flea remains on the host and periodically sucks blood. The eggs are laid in the fur but they fall to the ground or floor. The larval stages are in carpeting or other material and feed on organic matter. \r\n
Treatment
Animals should be treated to reduce the adult fleas.Inside vacuum to remove eggs and larval food from carpet. Shampooing will kill larvae. Insecticide treatment will also provide control. \r\n
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