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CAT FLEA
the most common
domestic flea.
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mouthparts
piercing-sucking with well-developed palps
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eggs are SHAPE
SMOOTH
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eggs not glued/stuck to the hairs or body but are deposited on or between
hairs, or in the nest or bedding material
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eggs deposited on the animal either
fall or are shaken off, and
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eggs are frequently found in
cracks and crevices where pets sleep or frequent.
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Eggs are APPEARANCE
oval, whitish, and about 1/64" (0.5 mm) long.
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Flea larvae move about using the
setal rings and abdominal struts/hooks.
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larvae mouthparts
chewing
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larvae feed on
organic debris but almost all require dried fecal blood in order to complete development;
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larvae they do not
bite but feed on adult flea fecal blood.
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Larvae require
high relative humidity (45-95%) and 1-2 weeks to several months to go through 3 instars.
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Last instar larvae then spin a cocoon and incorporate
surrounding debris on its surface which provides camouflage.
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pre-emerged adult remains in the cocoon for up to 20 weeks, where it is
protected from adverse conditions, including pesticides.
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Adults are stimulated to emerge from the cocoon by
mechanical depression of the cocoon, an increase in temperature, and possibly vibrations.
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Larvae and pupae are typically found where
the animal sleeps or frequents.
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can live for several months on
their stored body fat.
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adults once on a host tend to
spend all of their time on the host, feeding, mating, and laying eggs, unless dislodged.
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they will readily bite and can survive using
other species as hosts.
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normal cat grooming removes up to
50% of the fleas; otherwise, they can survive about a year.
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Cat fleas may transmit
plague.
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There is very strong circumstantial evidence that they may transmit
murine typhus.
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Cat fleas serve as intermediate hosts of the
dog tapeworm, Dipylidium canninum (Linnaeus), and the rodent tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta (Rudolphi).
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These tapeworms occasionally infest humans, especially
humans, especially very young children.
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It is not necessary to have pets in the building in order to
have fleas present.
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Since fleas can jump about 6" (15 cm) vertically, they can easily
hitch a ride on shoes, trousers, etc.
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flea activity can occur even if the building has been vacant because of
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adults can live for months without food,
and because fleas have not been removed via normal vacuuming.
long pupal period
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CAT FLEA
flea activity can occur even if the building has been vacant because of
long pupal period,
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and because fleas have not been removed via normal vacuuming.
adults can live for months without food
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CAT FLEA
flea activity can occur even if the building has been vacant because of
long pupal period,
adults can live for months without food,
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and because fleas have not been removed via normal vacuuming
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Also, fleas are normally removed from the interior environment by
taking up residence on the pet(s).
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Fleas are found where animals sleep or frequent, because this is where
eggs and adult fecal blood accumulate.
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larvae will be in areas with
high moisture which is necessary for their survival.
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Pupae will be found in the same situations as
larvae.
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larvae/pupae can both be found
indoor and outdoor situations.
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Cat fleas are also found on other urban hosts such as
opossum, fox, mongoose, and occasionally rats.
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Flea larvae die at relative humidities below
45% and above 95%, and hence,
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larvae are rarely found outdoors in
arid climates.
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Larvae fail to develop at temperatures below
55°F (13°C) and at or above 95°F (35°C).
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pet treatment but must be done
on the day of treatment and either before or while the premises are being treated.
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Indoor control.
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remove all articles from under beds, on closet floors, and from under furniture;
vacuum all upholstered furniture, floors, and carpeting.
remove all items such as toys and pillows off the floor or carpet;
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CAT FLEA
Indoor control.
remove all items such as toys and pillows off the floor or carpet;
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vacuum all upholstered furniture, floors, and carpeting.
remove all articles from under beds, on closet floors, and from under furniture;
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Indoor control.
remove all items such as toys and pillows off the floor or carpet;
remove all articles from under beds, on closet floors, and from under furniture;
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vacuum all upholstered furniture, floors, and carpeting.
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It is recommended that an IGR (insect growth regulator) be used on the
initial treatment and
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IGR reapplied as per label instructions every
3-6 months throughout the flea season.
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For problem accounts, it is recommended that the IGR alone be applied prior to
the beginning of the next flea season as a preventative measure.
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vacuuming has little effect on residual deposits, advise the customer to
vacuum several times during the first 7-10 days after treatment.
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_ will help reduce the emerging fleas and callbacks.
vacuuming
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some pesticide sprays (microencapsulated formulations) tend to
stimulate fleas to emerge from their cocoon.
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Outside control...pesticide and light-stable IGR, every place the animal
rests, naps, or sleeps which are typically cool areas such as next to the building’s foundation, porch, etc., or under a bush or tree.
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Band treatment is done with an appropriately labeled pesticide which is applied in a
6-10 foot band around the perimeter of the building.
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If the infestation is severe,
overall yard treatment may be required and an appropriately labeled pesticide should be used.
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