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Fleas

Fleas are wingless insects that live off the blood of mammals and birds. There are over 2,000 species of fleas, and due to their thick outer layer, are difficult to kill through force alone. When fleas feed on a host, they tend to leave raised and itchy bumps, and can sometimes cause diseases.

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Do fleas have nipples?

No, fleas are insects and only mammals have nipples. The correct name for breasts, which is Mammary glands, shows the derivation.

How does baby powder kill fleas?

Baby powder does NOT kill fleas.Get your pet Frontline,wash all bedding and flea powder the animals bed.

Why do mouses and fleas live together?

because your house is filthy.

actually, fleas feed on their host( mouse) for their blood, forming a parasitic symbiotic relationship. the mouse may not know it is there until it has been bitten.

How do you get fleas out of your car?

If your car is infested with fleas you will likely have to use a flea spray or flea bomb to eliminate all of them. After using the spray you will do a thorough cleaning of the car to remove any of the flea poison residue and air your car out.

Can fleas jump from person to person?

I guess they could if they are wearing some white like socks...

A flea's symbiotic partner?

Dogs and cats! Fleas are symbiotic scavengers who eat dead tissue and keep their partner's skin groomed and cleaned. Potentially the fleas may even remove scabies, mites and ring worm given a chance to do their job.

Can fleas cause cat to have blood in stools?

This is usually because the fleas have worm infections living in them and when the cat lickes a flea from his coat he catches worms.

If the outside of your apartment complex is so infested with fleas and you already have your dog on flea medicine how do you control the fleas in your apartment?

To control fleas in your apartment, vacuum your floors daily. Mop vinyl floors daily with a solution of vinegar and water. When taking your dog outside, stick to the concrete as much as possible until you get away from the flea-infested grass. Cut a lemon or orange and squeeze the juice onto your dogs fur. The juice will not harm your pet and will deter fleas from jumping on them as they walk through the flea-infested area. Place slip-covers over chairs and sofas to keep the fleas from getting down into the cushions.

How to you get rid of fleas on puppies?

you can use this type of shampoo you buy at the store for fleas. Or you can take them off with ur hand but i wouldn't do that because it takes a long time and you get them and they pinch you, sorta.

Does swimming in chlorine pools prevent fleas on dogs?

No, swimming in chlorine pools does not prevent fleas on dogs. Also, too much of the chlorine could be harmful to the dog. Try getting some flea prevention from the vet or from the store.

Can fleas live at any elevation?

It is actually a function of the ambient temperature. Fleas die when the temperature dips below 20 F for more than 48 hours. Generally in higher altitudes you are more likely to see times when the temperatures fall, so yes and no.

Are there fleas in Las Vegas?

I would be hard pressed to say there were no fleas in Las Vegas. After all, there is quite a sizable tourist population at any given time, and anyone that has come in contact with the little critters knows how tough and resilient they are.

But, the desert area in and around Las Vegas is too hot and dry for fleas to survive through the summer. At least the ones that bother pets and people (there are some 2,000[!] varieties of fleas).

Are fleas in the desert?

I have worked with native wildlife of the Chihuahuan Desert for many years and I can guarantee that fleas survive in the desert.

What paintings did Käthe Kollwitz paint?

One of the picturees she drew was Eltern mit Kind(Parents with Child)

Answer 2:

Click link below, then scroll down to find a list of works. Click titles and see the works!

Musician Fleas real name?

Flea's birth name is Michael Peter Balzary

What is the collective noun for Fleas?

The collective noun for fleas is a swarm. The same is used for many insects which move in a mass such as a swarm of flies, a swarm of bees, a swarm of mosquitoes, etc.

What did people in the middle ages use to keep fleas of them?






Most didn't, and washed themselves a couple of times a year with dirty water. The fleas gave terrible diseases to those. Others killed them, and if any more came they washed.

Do fleas live in cold temps Say below freezing?

Fleas can survive in cold temperatures, but they are less active in freezing conditions. However, fleas can survive on a host or in sheltered environments where they can stay warm and protected from the cold. It's still important to take measures to control fleas in all seasons to prevent infestations.