flea infestation
Pets' itchy nightmare
A flea infestation is a significant presence of fleas in a home, on pets, or in an environment—beyond the occasional stray parasite.
The term implies the population has established itself and is reproducing: The carpet was the source of the flea infestation.
Infestations typically require sustained treatment of both animals and living spaces to eliminate.
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- parasiteOne exploiting a host
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- pupaeMetamorphosis middle stage
vacuuming · secondary infection · tapeworm · anemia · scratching · hot spots · host · dermatitis · egg-laying · fumigation · allergic reaction · fogger · welts · crawling · diatomaceous earth · carpet · dog · spray
- fleasfleas, sand fleas, life cycle
- pet diseasesrespiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, parasites, mites
- parasitestapeworm, roundworm, pinworm, hookworm, fleas