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Cat Flea- (ctenocephalides felis) Adult 2mm long, brown, wingless, flat with large hind legs for jumping.

Life Cycle
Egg - larva - pupa - adult

Life Style
The female cat flea will lay up to 1000 eggs which will hatch around 7 days later feeding on animal protein debris and the blood rich excreta of the adult. After 3 to 4 weeks and 2 to3 skin moults they will spin a silken cocoon. The adult flea may not emerge unless stimulated by the vibrations of a passing host, including humans, resulting in mass attacks to the legs and ankles.

Pest Factor
They will happily feed on humans in the absence of their preferred host. The irritating nature of the bite can cause acute itching resulting in serious infection to the affected area.
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For further information or assistance contact:
Cambridge Environmental Services
Cambridge 01223 570250
Bishop's Stortford 01279 503407
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