Adult Flea's live on the blood of mammals which includes you , your cat and  your dog. If you've ever walked into a area with a infestation of fleas then you have probally been attacked by fleas and I guarantee you that you didnt like it.And you know how much of a pest that fleas can be to you and your pets but did you know the below facts about fleas.  

Do you know these Flea Facts?

There are flea fossils which date back 100 million years so that means the flea has been around at least that long.

Some fleas can jump up to 150 times their length. That would be like you jumping 1000 feet. Can you even imagine.

A flea can set there in the carpet with out a blood meal for up to 100 days. The average flea can live up to 3 months.

Did you know that female fleas can not lay eggs until after their first blood meal and then they start to lay eggs 24-48 hours after that first blood meal. The female flea consumes up to 15 times her body weight in blood daily. The average female flea lays 2000 eggs in her lifetime.

Some fleas can jump straight up to a distance of 4 feet.

While adult fleas all feed on blood from live mammals their larvae feed on the organic derbis in the host animals enviroment.

If you see one flea there are probally 100 or more right near by.

While there are over 2000 species of fleas the cat flea is the flea that is found on most dogs and cats in the USA.

And if you read on below you will find some great ways to get rid of fleas.  

1. Be sure to quarantine pets that are infested with fleas. It might be a real good ideal to take them to your vet or pet groomer and have them get a bath and a flea dip.

2. You want to collect all pet bedding , blankets , and rugs and wash them in good warm soapy water. Soapy water kills fleas , flea eggs and flea larvae. Be careful not to spill eggs when your collecting the bedding.

3. Vacum very good everywhere being sure that you vacum anywhere that dust can collect. Don't miss the upholstered furniture.If your vacum has a bag dispose of it at once as soon as you finish vacuming for fleas.

4. If your pet spends time outdoors be sure to drench their resting place outside very well with soapy water.

5. You can make homemade lemon spray by squeezing 6-8 lemons in a gallon of water. Spray this on your pets especially outdoor pets and it will help to keep fleas off them. Its also natural and safe for your pets. You can also safely spray your pets outdoor bedding with lemon water and it will keep away fleas.

6. If your house has a bad infestation of fleas you may have to remove all pets and people from the home and use flea foggers in the house. If you do be sure to cover all pet food or remove it from the area. Be sure you read all instructions carefully and follow them exactly. In really bad cases or if you don't want to use flea foggers you may want to call a professional exterminator to rid your home and yard of fleas.

7. Flea Collars are great for outdoor pets but be sure to watch them carefully for a few days after you put the flea collar on them for a allergic reaction. If you see any type of breaking out or other reaction remove the flea collar at once.

Okay those are some great tips for flea control. Do you have some other tips why not post them below in the comment section.