Fleas are a small, wingless parasite about 2.5mm long. They don’t have wings and their bodies are flat but they are capable of jumping large distances. They can be carried into homes by pets or on clothing. Fleas feed by drawing blood from a host, they prefer hairy animals ie dogs, cats etc but will also feed on human blood by biting, they tend to bite ankles and legs. There are lots of signs that can indicate flea activity. Domestic Pets scratching can be a sign of fleas. Bites on humans, especially around ankles and bottom of legs. Faeces which may be spotted in carpets, rugs, pet beds etc looks like ground black pepper. Fleas can lie dormant for up to 12 months and only come alive when a host appears.