“Understanding the flea life cycle is crucial for effectively dealing with an infestation,” says Dr. Lisa Lippman, director of virtual medicine at BondVet. “Knowing each stage helps in ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the flea’s life cycle depends a lot on environmental conditions. Fleas flourish in warm climates and usually (but not always) die in winter.

There are 62 species of flea in the UK, the most common being the cat flea or Ctenocephalides felis. The flea life cycle has four stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult flea. The entire cycle is typically ...