| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Size | 1/12 – 1/6 in |
| Body | Flat |
| Color | Dark reddish-brown |
| Legs | 6 – strong |
| Antennae | Yes |
| Do they bite? | Yes – creating itchy, red bumps with a halo |
Habitat:
- Areas where humans and pets sleep
- Furniture, bedding, and a carpeting
- Outside, on tall grasses
Habits:
- Feed on the blood of the host
- Can jump up to 8” – 150 times their size
- Travel between places on mammals such as rats, raccoons, and pets such as dogs and cats
Flea Behaviors and Dangers
Fleas feed on all sorts of warm-blooded hosts such as dogs, cats, rodents, and sometimes humans. Generally, only a nuisance to the host, fleas can create swollen, irritating nodules at the bite site. This can lead to flea allergy dermatitis. This can lead to hair loss and even anemia in extreme cases.
How can The Bug Man and Queen Bee help with Milwaukee-Area Flea Control?
We now offer an Outdoor Flea Control Service! On our first visit to your home, our skilled technicians will do a complete inspection of your property and create a customized treatment plan that caters to your specific needs. After the initial inspection, you can choose from multiple treatment frequencies with each treatment lasting about 21 days. For best results, we recommend signing up for a full treatment schedule which includes 7-9 applications for the season.
Contact us today to learn more about our Milwaukee-area flea pest control services!
