Interesting article, if not exactly thrilling, about the life cycle of fleas. By a veterinarian, so he does suggest consulting your vet on what to do. My vet of choice for this topic is Dr. Richard Pitcairn, whose book on natural approaches to pet health I reviewed on my main dog training website, at http://www.training-dogs.com/blog/dr-pitcairns-complete-guide-to-natural-health-for-dogs-and-cats-my-review.html