Predator

Tiny insects measuring about 1/6-inch in length and are laterally flattened. The colour is reddish brown. Their flat shape allows cat fleas to easily pass between the hairs of animals. The cat flea is the species involved in most home infestations and will attack both cats and dogs. It is usually carried into the home by a pet. Once inside, large populations can build up quickly. Fleas are ectoparasites of animals, meaning they live on the outside of the body and need to feed on the blood. Adult flea's diet consists solely of blood, the larvae feed on various organic matter, including the feces of mature fleas.