The most common of all insect bites is this one caused by fleas. Although fleas prefer dogs and cats as their host, but humans become their close substitutes. This is the risk of pet owners, to be the secondary preys of their pet’s fleas.

Flea bites frequently occur on armpits, ankles, elbow and knee bends, and waist. Bites appear to be clusters of bumps or spots. These can be very itchy at times. Flea bites may occur on small numbers to several clusters depending on cases. The bite mark of a flea is located at the center of the spot or bump.

Flea bites may also come in seasons. Frequency is high during warm season right after the rainy winter. It has also been observed that Asian women are prone to flea bites.

They may be such an annoyance, but the good news is flea bites do not carry nor transmit any known infectious or dangerous diseases. The possible complication that may occur is a secondary infection.

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Treatment

Oftentimes, flea bites disappear without you knowing it. But dark red marks are left behind by the healing process. Your body’s defense mechanisms may develop a stronger defense or tolerance to allergies caused by flea bites.

For pet owners, be sure that your dogs and cats are in proper hygiene and grooming. If fleas do cause too much health problems for your pets, immediately contact your veterinarians for proper medical treatment.

Medications are also available for the itching and inflammation of flea bites. Basic cool compresses work to alleviate the swelling. Calamine lotion and oral antihistamines are for lessening the itch of the spots and bumps. Topical steroid creams may be another treatment but may not be all too effective.

Prevention

Daily vacuuming will be a very good household practice in preventing the recurrence of fleas. Methoprene may be applied to animal beddings and other areas where fleas may have established their dwellings. This ingredient is to prohibit flea larva from growing into mature insects.

Consult your pest control professionals and veterinarian for flea controlling methods in your household and pets respectively. But do pay attention to chemicals that may be applied. Remember that children and minors may be sensitive to any insecticide or pesticide in your homes.

Insect repellants especially with diethyltoluamide (DEET) will be good in preventing fleas from approaching human areas. It may be applied on clothing or even exposed skin.