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Winter is around the corner. For pet parents, it may seem like a break from fleas and ticks, but the reality is different. These pesky parasites can survive the cold and still pose risks to your pets. Fleas can stay hidden indoors in warmth, laying eggs, and continuing their life cycle. Some ticks can remain dormant in winter, while ticks like black-legged ticks can still be active in extreme cold. Both can spread harmful diseases, making flea and tick control and prevention essential to protect your pets against them even during the colder months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog, we will discuss the risks that fleas and ticks pose to your pets during winter and how you can help prevent these parasites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risks of Fleas and Ticks in Winter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fleas in Winter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fleas can still be a problem during the winter months. While freezing temperatures may kill fleas if the temperature remains cold for long enough, this is not always the case. A female flea can begin laying eggs within 24 to 36 hours after biting your pet, and in just 30 days, she can lay up to 10,000 eggs. These eggs can end up in your home, such as under carpets or bedding, etc. Once hatched, flea larvae form a cocoon and can stay in it for up to 30 weeks before emerging as adult fleas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though the cold can slow a flea’s life cycle, it doesn’t completely stop it. Even if the adults die, eggs and pupae can survive in sheltered spots. Fleas often find warmth indoors and, the temperature between 70-85\u00b0 F with about 70% humidity is ideal for their development. Your home provides a perfect environment for fleas to remain active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ticks in Winter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ticks are parasites that survive by feeding on warm-blooded animals. The body heat of their hosts helps them to be active even in freezing weather. While ticks are cold-blooded and can\u2019t regulate their body temperature, they don\u2019t hibernate during winter. Instead, they enter in low-energy state when it gets cold. As the temperature increases, ticks become active again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Pets Get Fleas and Ticks During Winter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, pets can still get fleas and ticks in winter. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n