Fleas are invasive, bloodsucking pests that, in addition to causing itchy sores on pets and people, can carry pathogens that can cause a number of illnesses, including plague, cat scratch disease, ...

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Control a flea infestation with daily vacuuming to get rid of adult fleas, eggs, and larvae. Make sure to also vacuum ...

Adult female fleas are capable of laying as many as 50 eggs per day and live up to 100 days in out-of-the-way places that skew the odds of survival in fleas’ favor. The most common source of fleas is ...

DEAR HELOISE: I have a problem with fleas in my carpets due to my three dogs. I use flea control on the dogs, and that helps somewhat. But every spring, I can feel fleas jumping on my feet and legs.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s an all-too-familiar scenario pet owners dread. First, your furry friend can’t stop scratching. Then you are itching, too! You guessed it–Your pet and your home are infested ...

Fleas are bothersome pests for pets and humans, and homes can become infested. Prevention is usually easier than the eradication of fleas. Scientific studies that the scent of thyme, mint, yarrow, and ...

The colder days are here which means darker days, snugglier nights, and, of course, turning on the heating. While warming your home is undoubtedly needed as the temperature drops, it also makes your ...

Of all the parasites cat parents worry about, fleas are the most common found on felines. While a vet-recommended flea ...