Fleas will be a big problem for most of the US this summer
2 min readLice, malicious small parasitic bugs attached to humans and animals, maybe a bigger problem this summer than last year, according to various experts. Most of the United States experiences weather that leads to boom in the flea population, especially the Midwest countries where the activity is above average.
Ordinary fleas in all of the US, but their level of activity every summer depends on the climate: If the winter is light, the spring starts early, and a lot of rain produces moisture, the population of the flea will skyrocket. Parasites stick to wildlife such as deer and squirrels, as well as pets such as dogs and cats. Likewise, fleas will also stick to humans.
According to the weather channel, the lower part of the US experienced slightly above the average check activity, while the Pacific Northwest stretching to Montana and Wyoming experienced average TICK levels. However, the Midwest Country sees the above average activity, which means people from Dakotas to Ohio need to be extra alert when in nature.
According to the report, several areas in the Midwest where fleas are usually not found may end in dealing with creatures sucking blood this summer. Uptick in activities is a problem because parasites can bring diseases, especially Lyme disease, which can cause long-term disorders in some people.
In the Q & A in the Season of Checking 2021, Minnesota University notes that there are steps that people can take to reduce the risk they get fleas when in nature, including using insect repellents that have elements as material. Also, because the time needed to transmit from lice with their human hosts, experts recommend checking yourself to lice every day to delete it before they have the opportunity to roam too long.