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Are ticks contagious?
No. They will latch onto a person, fill up on the person 's blood, and detatch when finished.
How high can fleas jump?
Fleas can jump up to 150 times their own body length, which is about 13 inches.
If you have fleas should you go to school?
Never. Fleas can jump from one person to another up to 12 inches away. If you go to school with fleas you risk having them jump on (and bite!) someone else. Worse yet, if an egg is transported from you to another person or a classroom, large numbers of people are potentially effected.
Do fleas jump or fly to move from one host to another?
Fleas jump to move from one host to another, they do not fly.
Can fleas jump out of water?
Yes, fleas can jump out of water because they have the ability to propel themselves using their powerful hind legs.
Will fleas on a cat infect another cat if bitten?
Fleas jump from host to host, so a flea can jump from one cat to another if bitten, but the bite itself will not cause the fleas.
Can fleas jump from dog to people?
Fleas from a dog can jump onto any part of a person that is close enough for the flea to make the jump, so yes they could jump onto your head where they will find a home in your hair. You will then have a flea infestation in your hair. It is very easy for this to happen. If this happens there are special powders or shampoos to git rid of the fleas.
What are some bugs that jump like fleas?
Some bugs that jump like fleas include grasshoppers, crickets, and certain species of beetles.
What are some small insects that jump like fleas?
Some small insects that jump like fleas include grasshoppers, crickets, and springtails.
Do fleas always jump?
No, fleas may also crawl when they don't have a great distance to travel.
Why do fleas need to jump?
They don't need to jump, it's just how they move around.
Which insect jumps fast?
Fleas jump fast
