We were pleased to see this article and its guidance. Karyn Kanowski BVSc MRCVS, addresses home remedies and ways to reduce flea exposure, including the reason monthly flea prevention is so important. Use this article to reinforce the “whys” of flea control and prevention in clinic communications.
90 percent of the flea population in the environment exists in the form of eggs, larvae, and pupae and are not seen by pet owners.” – San Francisco SPCA
Source: Dogster, January 7, 2025. Link.
Related: A single flea on a cat could signal an infestation, Catster, January 8, 2025. Link. For every flea found on a pet’s fur, it’s safe to assume at least 100 more eggs, larvae, pupas, or adults are hanging out elsewhere in the home, yard or outbuildings.
Fleas (all life stage forms) can survive some winter temperatures but, according to Michael Dryden, DVM, fleas cannot survive freezing temperatures for more than 5 days in a row . . . and it takes two hard freezes to kill fleas outdoors.” <Link>
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