Flea, the common name for the order Siphonaptera, includes 2,500 species of small flightless insects that live as external parasites of mammals and birds. Fleas live by ingesting the blood of their hosts.

May 15, 2024 · Fleas are small insects that survive by feeding on animal or human blood. Their bites can cause discomfort, itchiness, and irritation. Sometimes, fleas can infect people or pets with the …

Nov 16, 2025 · Fleas are small, wingless insects with a tough cuticle bearing many bristles and frequently combs (ctenidia) of broad, flattened spines. The adult flea varies from about 0.1 to 0.32 …

May 2, 2025 · If left untreated, a flea infestation can stick around indefinitely. Here's how to get rid of fleas in your home, yard, and on your pet.

Aug 31, 2021 · Fleas are tiny, wingless insects. They are dark brown or black and have flat bodies. They have six legs, strong claws on the bottoms of their legs that allow them to hold onto a host and …

Found fleas in your home? Here’s how to get rid of a flea infestation, according to a vet.

Oct 24, 2025 · Fleas are small wingless insects, rarely measuring more than an eighth of an inch long. The small size can sometimes make identification difficult, but adults are characterized by black or …