Quiz Fleas and Their Biology All States 20 Questions

The most important tool to have on any inspection is (a):

Ptera means wings in latin.

In the pupal stage fleas live in a_________.

Flea Larvae have __________ mouth parts.

Flea larvae will bite humans and animals since they are the only food source available.   True or False

Fleas are hard to remove from animals because of the spines on their backs.  True or False

Fleas use “honey dew” to attach their eggs to the host and they never fall off until they are ready to hatch.   True or False

Flea Larvae have ____ legs.

Adult Fleas have long legs that allow them to jump 7-8 inches high.  True or False

Fleas have a(n) ___________ metamorphosis.

Fleas leave their ______ Stage exposing them to products when an area is vacuumed.

Fleas fly towards the light.  True or False

When viewed from the front, flea adults have a shape that is _____ from side to side.

Fleas need a blood meal to ______.

Flea Larvae and adults look very similar.   True or False

Fleas go through a complete metamorphosis.  After emerging from their pupal stage they become adults.   True or False

 IGR’s are generally ineffective against fleas.  True or False

Fleas most often lay eggs on/in _______ .

Fleas like warm, humid conditions.   True or False

The most important step in treating is _______.