The conclusion that fleas can live on a person is constantly refuted. They do not live on humans, as a matter of fact, on cats, dogs, other animals and birds.
They use a person as a transport, if they do not suddenly find themselves near a suitable object (stray dog, cat, rat, etc.) or a “canteen” to obtain the necessary portion of blood.
These parasites are omnivores, they are not picky, they can feed on the blood of humans and animals. First, find out what their names are, where they live, how they get into our homes.
Types of fleas that can harm humans
- Canine. Carriers are dogs. If the pet communicates with stray dogs. There is a high probability of insects of this species in the house.
- Feline. This species considers its owners of cats. It feeds on their blood, breeds in bedding, cat rugs.
- Rat. Rats, having run through your apartment only once, can share with you their cohabitants. A flea that has fallen from a rat will certainly leave its offspring in your home.
- Chicken. This species and fleas of almost all animals, domestic birds are found in rural areas.
- Earthworks. They chose the upper layer of the earth for their habitat. When working with the ground (garden, vegetable garden) you can bring the larvae under the nails.
- Sandy. Respectively settle in the sand.
- Human. These parasites host man. This species prefers to feed on human blood.
Outwardly, all the fleas are almost the same. Differ in size, color. The body is covered with a strong shell, flattened on both sides. No wings. The legs are six, the back is very well developed. They use fleas to jump. Despite the fact that the size of the insect 4 - 5 mm., Jumps away. If there are no people around, and the need for food exists, the human flea will not disdain the blood of any nearby animal.
Next you will see a photo of human fleas:
Parasites are divided at their place of residence into two subspecies:
- basement;
- bedding.
Basement fleas are a collection of all insects caught in the same conditions (basement). Feline, dog, rat. Live, breed fleas basement in piles of garbage, dirty clothes, rags, which dragged into the basement of people without a certain place of residence. The warm, humid air of basements contributes to the rapid multiplication of fleas, their settlement in the apartments of the lower floors. And homeless people and animals are carriers of these insects.
Basement fleas, getting into our apartments, receive their portion of blood, lay eggs and remain to live with us. Choosing between the basement and the apartment, they stop at the second option. And the living conditions are better, and the food walks nearby. So they become bed, they settle in bedding, upholstered furniture, carpets. Bite mostly at night.
Why are insects of this species dangerous to humans?
To understand the danger from such a neighborhood, you need to know how a flea bites a person. The oral apparatus, unlike other blood-sucking insects (mosquitoes), has no proboscis.
Breaking through human skin the flea is trying to get to the blood vessels and therefore sinks with the head, raising the back of the body (like a tick).
After she gets drunk, gets out to the surface, goes to take care of the offspring. If a flea used to live with rats, it can leave infectious microbes in the subcutaneous layer.
Place after the bite red, itchy.
The most terrible sight is the bitten children. The skin of children is delicate, thin, it is easier to bite through, so they attack children at night.Bites are very painful for children, are the cause of allergic diseases. They can also infect a child with parasites.
There are no special places for flea bites. They choose places where skin is softer. It is a mistaken opinion that fleas hitting the hairs of the head may remain there.
The most vulnerable spot for bites is legs. Even if you sleep. If you are going to work in a basement or other room where there may be insects, spread scrubs on your legs and other body parts, put on clothes that protect your body.
Read about how to treat the symptoms of flea bites.
In order to never face this problem remember that prevention is better than cure. Let your home be the standard of purity. Watch out for pets. Do not litter the local area.
