Can dog fleas live on humans?

And while they don't usually live on non-furry hosts like humans, they can and do bite people. Less often, dog fleas (Ctenocephalides canis) infest homes. Dog fleas aren't picky parasites, either, and will gladly draw blood from your cat. read more

If you've ever had flea bites, you've probably wondered whether fleas can live on people. The good news is fleas don't live on people (literally on our bodies), with very few exceptions. The bad news is fleas can and will inhabit human dwellings, even in the absence of pets. read more

I’ve bombed the house and cleaned all the washing in the house (that took some doing) treated the washing before putting it away, and am spraying the house frequently. read more

Many people who have experienced flea bites wonder whether fleas can actually live on humans. The answer to this question is a reassuring no. Fleas typically found in the households consist of cat fleas also called as Ctenocephalides felis. read more

Cat fleas (C. felis) and dog fleas (C. canis) make up nearly all domestic flea infestations. They can’t survive or reproduce on humans. The adults should starve within about a week. read more