Everything You Need to Know About Fleabites

Fleas are tiny bugs. They don’t grow much larger than the tip of a pen, and they range from light brown to almost black in color.

他们没有翅膀，所以他们从一个地方跳到另一个地方来四处走动。

它们薄的扁平身体和硬壳意味着您通常需要将它们挤在指甲或两个坚硬的表面上才能杀死它们。即使那时，有一个经常跟随的地方。

Fleas reproduce quickly, especially if you have pets in the house. But even if you don’t have pets, your yard can potentially play host to fleas, and you may end up with a bunch of mysterious bites.

They’re almost impossible to get rid of without a pesticide treatment.

Fleabites have several common symptoms. They are very itchy, and the skin around each bite may become sore or painful. You may experience hives or develop a rash near the site of a bite.

Scratching a lot can further damage the skin and potentially cause a bacterial infection in the area of the bite.

Avoid scratching if you can. Monitor your bites for signs of an infection, including white-topped blisters or a rash.

Fleabites are pretty distinctive. They look like small, red bumps in clusters of three or four or a straight line. The bumps remain small, unlike mosquito bites.

You might notice a red “halo” around the bite center. The most common places to find these bites are around the legs or ankles. Fleabites are also common around the waist, armpits, breasts, groin, or in the folds of the elbows and knees.

For humans, the risk of contracting another disease from the flea is very small. Yet bacteria can get into your body through the bite and cause an infection, especially if you scratch it. An infected bite will turn red, warm, and it may release pus.

Fleabites can also cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to them. Symptoms can range from raised welts on the skin to difficulty breathing.

Fleabites can also cause complications in pets, such as allergic reactions and even anemia from blood loss. That’s why it’s important to take animals to a vet if they have fleas.

If you have a four-legged furry animal in your home, you’ll probably know exactly where you have fleas.

Fleas prefer to live on your dog or cat, but they can also take up residence on another animals, or on you. If the population grows, fleas can branch out and begin living in carpets, bedding, or your yard.

A bad flea infestation can be very obvious. Try walking on your carpet wearing white socks. Look at your socks afterward. If you see tiny black bugs, those are likely fleas.

Fleabites in dogs look a lot like they do on human skin. They form tiny red bumps, sometimes with a red circle around them.

很难在宠物厚的皮毛下面发现这些叮咬。一个明显的迹象表明，您的狗被咬了很多。您可能还会看到动物皮肤上缺少皮毛或发红区域。

用跳蚤梳子狩猎狗的皮毛会揭​​示这些小动物。您最有可能在宠物的脖子，腹部，下背部和尾巴底部找到它们。

如果您看不到实际的跳蚤，则可以发现它们的粪便或“污垢”。它们看起来像是您狗皮肤上的黑胡椒小斑点。

是的，跳蚤也会咬人。如果您没有宠物，您的跳蚤可能会来自您的院子或其他人的动物。

Fleas prefer tall grass and shaded areas near decks, woodpiles, or storage buildings.

Just as pet owners have to treat their homes if they become infested, getting rid of an outdoor flea infestation may require you to treat your yard.

If you find yourself battling tiny red bites after a day in your yard, consult a pest control expert.

Larger itchy bumps are a sign that you’ve been bitten by a mosquito, not fleas. You might see one bite, or a cluster of several bites.

Female mosquitoes leave these bumps behind when they feed on your blood. Usually, mosquito bites are harmless, but in people with a weakened immune system they can cause symptoms like a fever or headache.

To treat a mosquito bite, wash the area with warm water and soap. If the itch bothers you, hold an ice pack to the bites, take an antihistamine, or rub on an over-the-counter anti-itch medicine.

Mosquitoes can also transmit diseases such as West Nile virus. Using a fewpreventive measuresaround your house can help you avoid the itch of mosquito bites, and reduce your risk of getting a more serious infection.

Bedbugs are another tiny critter that feeds on human blood. Unlike fleas, bedbugs only come out at night. They hide in mattresses and carpets, and bite humans while they’re sleeping.

Unlike fleabites, which are most commonly found around the feet and ankles, bedbugs bite the upper body. You’ll see small dark red spots on areas like your face, neck, arms, and hands. Like fleabites, these spots often pop up in a cluster or line.

臭虫的叮咬应在一两周内独自消失。如果他们打扰您，请尝试使用类固醇霜。

Not sure if you have a fleabite or a bedbug bite?See how告诉差异。

Fleabites will go away without treatment. However, in order to stop being bitten you have toget rid of the fleas themselves.

为了缓解跳蚤的症状，请尝试非处方防诉面霜和抗组胺药。

避免刮擦区域。如果您注意到在咬伤现场（例如白色口袋或皮疹）感染的迹象，请预约去看医生。

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Any fleas in your home that bite you or your dog can also bite your baby. Fleabites aren’t dangerous in young children, but they are uncomfortable.

The bites will look like little red bumps on your infant’s skin. They may turn red, swell up, and blister.

Ask your pediatrician the best way to treat the bites based on your child’s age. Treatments may include:

• 用水和温和的肥皂洗涤叮咬区域
• giving your child an antihistamine cream or liquid to stop the itch
• cutting your child’s nails to prevent them from scratching the bites

如果您的孩子，请致电您的儿科医生：

• runs a fever
• has bumps that swell up, feel warm to the touch, or leak fluid
• 发展蜂箱或呼吸急促 - 过敏反应的迹象

Ridding your home offleasis a two-step process:

• treat your pets
• treat your home

检查您的宠物，看看它们是否是您的跳蚤问题的根源。向后移动皮毛，寻找跳蚤或皮肤上的跳蚤。如果他们更频繁地抓挠，这可能是他们有跳蚤的标志。

Use an anti-flea shampoo and powder to get rid of the fleas your dog currently has. Then, consider using a flea collar to prevent fleas from moving in again.

请咨询您的兽医建议使用遮阳帽cal or oral medications for your type of pet. Many treatments are available without prescription, while others must be prescribed by your vet.

Shop foranti-flea shampoos和flea collarsonline.

Regarding your home, you’ll want to vacuum your carpets, which is where fleas like to hide. Throw out the bag or dump the vacuum’s contents outside.

用热水洗净所有床上用品（您和您的宠物），并在最高的热量设置下干燥，可能有助于杀死跳蚤。

Otherwise, to totally rid your home of fleas, you may need to use insecticides inside your home, which typically involves having to leave the house for a time until the spray has dried.

A pest control company can help you determine a best course of action when it comes to pesticides.