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Cat Flea

Approximately 1/8″ long
Laterally flattened bodies
Color is brownish black to black, but reddish black when full of blood
The flea life cycle is Egg, Larvae, Pupae, Adult
Females lay 4-8 eggs after each blood meal, laying some 400-500 during their lifetime
Eggs are deposited on or between hairs, or in the nest or bedding material
Eggs deposited on the animal either fall or are shaken off and are found in cracks and crevices where pets sleep or frequent
Eggs are oval,whitish, and about 1/64″ long
Eggs usually hatch in 1-12 days
Once hatched larvae require relatively high humidity and 1-2 weeks up to several months to reach the pupal stage
Pupal stage typically lasts 4-14 days but can be up to a year under harsh conditions
Once in the Pupal stage pre-emerged adult fleas remain in a cocoon where they are protected form adverse conditions including pesticides
Pupating fleas do not emerge in an unoccupied home. Emergence is triggered by a potential host entering the room. This is why many people discover fleas upon their return from vacation or other extended absences.
CO2, body heat, footstep vibration, and footstep pressure are among the triggers

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