Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 2 : Fall 2010 | Page 51

County Critters
with Dr. Hotham

If you have experienced problems with fleas this
past summer, you are not alone. Fleas can be a problem
year round and people without pets can experience flea
infestations in their homes too. To avoid this problem
next summer or treat your way out of a current problem,
you need to understand the life cycle and implement an
integrated flea control plan.

Adult fleas live on dogs, cats and small wild
mammals and the female
flea can lay