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How long does it take to get infested with fleas?

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In ideal conditions, fleas will evolve from egg to adult within 2 to 3 weeks. Adult fleas can live up to 100 days. Fleas are ready to feed within a day of hatching, and begin to suck blood within 10 seconds of landing on a host.


How fast can a flea infestation happen?

At a rate of 40 to 50 per day for around 50 days, a single female flea can produce 2,000 eggs in her lifetime. Flea larvae burrow deep into fabrics, bedding and carpeting, so thorough, regular vacuuming and cleaning of your pet's bedding (in very hot water) is recommended.

How long does it take fleas to populate?

On average, they live two to three months. Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal. The female flea can lay 2,000 eggs in her lifetime.

How long does it take for flea to spread?

A female flea lays an average of 20-30 eggs a day, roughly an egg per hour. She'll begin producing eggs 1-2 days after acquiring a host and consuming a blood meal. Oviposition rates begin low, with 5-10 eggs produced on the second and third days of feeding. Production peaks 4-9 days after the first blood meal.

How many fleas is considered an infestation?

As few as 20 fleas might mean your pet is infested, while the most could be between 200 to 300. Ignoring a few fleas can quickly lead to an infestation on your dog and in your home,2 because two adult fleas could lead to hundreds of eggs and pupae. Fleas start feeding on blood within minutes of landing on your pet.

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