Higher temperatures than usual this winter means the surge of fleas is predicted to be larger this spring and summer. However, with some proactive measures homeowners can make yards flea-free for pets ...

Fleas and ticks are active year-round, even in winter months. Despite vet recommendations, dogs get an average of only 6 months of prevention per year. Cats receive even less, with an average of just ...

A flea is a very small insect that survives by feeding on animal or human blood. Their bites can cause itchiness and irritation. Fleas can infect people or pets with germs that cause flea-borne typhus ...

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Fleas are ubiquitous ectoparasites that impact both animal and human health by serving as vectors for serious pathogens. Their biology, which encompasses rapid reproduction, host specificity and ...

Cooler autumn weather means many pet owners take a break from administering flea and tick preventives. Unfortunately for us, fleas and ticks do not die when nights get colder. Fleas actually seek warm ...

Fleas are a common problem for pet owners in the Willamette Valley due to the region's climate. Signs of fleas in pets include itching, redness, flaky skin, scabs, and secondary skin infections.

Flea-borne typhus was tied to three deaths in Los Angeles County last year amid a rise in reported cases of the illness, according to a report released Thursday. The deaths marked the first time in ...

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Take a Pest Control Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Bedbugs and fleas can both bite and leave behind itchy, irritating marks, but there are key differences between the two. Knowing how ...