Fleas are small, flat, oval-shaped insects with hard shells covered in hairs. They are dark or reddish-brown in color and measure around 1.5–3mm long. It may be hard to see them, especially if your ...

The most common type of flea in the UK is the Ctenocephalides felis. Their primary host is domestic cats, but they're known for biting dogs and humans too – as confirmed by the British Pest Control ...

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