Flea Bites on Humans

Anyone who has suffered from a bad flea infestation knows how it can be annoying. Not only must you pay attention to your pet suffer and scratch their fleas, but their bites can be pretty awful too. Why flea bites itch is that flea saliva contains an anticoagulant that causes an allergic reaction and results in itchy little bump you see. The best thing to do for flea bites can not scratch, of course. This is always easier said than done, but the more you can do to zero, the better. However, there are some tips to reduce the amount of bites itch. Among the most popular methods to relieve itching are calamine lotion, tea tree oil, vinegar and alcohol. Ice can also work temporarily numb the area of the bite. You can also try hand sanitizer, antiseptic cream remedies and sunburn. Obviously, the best thing you can do as a long-term solution is to get rid of the chips themselves. It is not always easy to do, but if you follow a few simple steps, and stay with a program and the coordination of care, you can succeed. The first step is to kill fleas on your pet. There are many topical flea pet treatments available, but probably the most popular is Frontline. Frontline is in small vials, single dose applied between the animal's shoulder blades. The treatment is then dispersed through the hair follicles and sebaceous glands animals, and should provide protection for one month. The next step is to get rid of fleas in your home. This can be difficult to do with a serious infestation, but after a careful plan is the key. First, wash everything you possibly can that infested with fleas, including animal bedding, pillows, carpets, etc. Throw in the washer and wash with hot water and detergent. The best thing you can do for fleas in your house cleaner. Vacuum your carpets and floors as much as possible, every day if possible, but at least three days a week. You can also buy chemical sprays and foggers if you have a bad infestation. If you do this, make sure to buy a product that contains an insecticide such as pyrethrum and an insect growth regulator (IGOR), like motormen. This ensures that the spray will kill adults and eggs, flea larvae and pupae. Fleas not only bite and live off your pets, they bite people too. The typical human reaction to a flea bite is the formation of a small spot slightly elevated, hard, red, itchy without swelling. Some bleeding can occur, particularly if the bitten area is scratched. A single puncture point caused by the flea is generally apparent in the center of each spot. Flea bites usually occur in the legs and ankles. Different people have different reactions to flea bites. Some people are totally unattractive to fleas and are not affected by the presence of fleas while others may be "appealing" and sensitive to fleas resulting in severe allergic reaction to their bites.