Does Mexico have sand fleas?
Does Mexico have sand fleas? Sand fleas are pesky bugs that burrow into your skin and cause irritation and inflammation. Although they aren't common in the US, they are common in places like Mexico and Africa.
Do sand fleas travel with you?
Sand fleas can be brought into homes through clothing or pets. Once inside, they lay their eggs in cracks or crevices, and the eggs eventually hatch into larvae and develop into adults. Sand fleas can cause a great deal of damage to a home.
What do sand fleas look like to the human eye?
Sand fleas are parasitic crustaceans that vary in size. They can be small like a dot of ground pepper or grow to about the size of a rice grain, to something bigger, visible to the naked eye.
Do sand fleas lay eggs in your skin?
Sand flea bites. Sometimes, not always, the female sand flea lays her eggs underneath the skin; the large welts will have a black dot in the center. If that happens, you should seek medical attention because the black dot indicates eggs have been laid.