FLEA,

Average Adult Size:
2mm - 3mm.

Associated Risks:
Commonly occurring pest within stored
food products,
Potential to lead to large infestations &
food contamination.

Life Cycle:
Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult,
Females on average produce 60 eggs on
contaminated food sources,
Has ability to penetrate foods outer packaging,
Adults live on average 4 – 6 weeks.

Life Style:
Found worldwide,
Commonly found in warmer climates
(e.g. House with excessive central heating usage),
Primary food source is cereal / grain based foods,
Can also be found in birds’ nests & surrounding debris.

Control Method(s):
Chemical intervention,
Changes to habitat.