Where Are Cat Flea Larvae and Pupae Found in Homes and Yards?
Cat flea larvae and pupae are found in and around areas where pets are active and where they sleep. Indoors, common sites include pet sleeping mats, among fibers of thick carpets, in upholstered furniture, and on bed covers, if pets are allowed to sleep there. Outdoors, under warm and humid conditions, cat flea larvae and pupae can develop in certain sites were pets frequently rest. One of the most common is in moist, shaded soil beneath shrubs. Another site is in the small amount of soil found in joints of concrete walks and porches. What Should I Know About the Feeding Habits of Cat Fleas? Male and female adults feed only on the blood of warm-blooded animals, and they may take as many as 10-15 blood meals per day. Bites on humans usually occur on the ankles and calves. Multiple bites that are more or less in a row are characteristic of repeated feeding by a single flea and not necessarily indicative of an infestation of numerous fleas. Similar to other blood-sucking insects, adult ca
