It is quite common for fleas to be transferred from their primary host, such as a dog or a cat, to a person.
Fleas have very powerful legs which give them the ability to jump up to 12 inches at a time. When measured against their size, fleas have one of the greatest leaping abilities of any animal on the planet. When a person’s pet is infested with fleas, those fleas can be transferred to the human via jumping.
Flea eggs and larva they can also be brushed off onto the persons clothing, or deposited directly into his bedding when the animal brushes up against it.
Although humans are not the primary target of fleas, they will bite people if the opportunity presents itself because they need blood in order to feed. Flea bites result in painful and itchy welts on the skin which are quite bothersome.
The best way to get rid of a flea infestation is to use a medication directly on your pet which has been designed to kill fleas. These medications effectively eliminate the life cycle of the flea and will get rid of the flea infestation rather quickly.