Sentences with phrase «potential flea population»
Furthermore, adult fleas only account for about 1 % of the potential flea population.
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The new «gene drive» mechanism has the potential to reduce or completely extirpate a population of rapidly reproducing sexual organisms such as mosquitoes, fleas, tree - killing insects, and invasive non-native plants and animals.
The reality is that adult fleas make up only five percent of the total population of fleas in the environment at any one time, so by the time adults are seen, it's too late to prevent a potential infestation.
It is essential to consider the whole life cycle of the flea when devising a control strategy — remember that adult fleas only constitute about 1 % of the potential population and that the other 99 % are away from the dog.
One adult flea can lay 2000 eggs so their potential for a population explosion when conditions are right is obvious, and for every flea you see on your pet there are masses more hiding in your house or yard.