A home in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. Residential structures vary greatly in rural areas, although homes typically consist of more than one level, with livestock often kept overnight in the ...

Q: I’ve noticed a flea infestation in my home, and I’ve heard that a bug bomb is a fast and effective way to get rid of fleas. Do flea bombs work? If so, what’s the best approach to bomb a house for ...

There are thousands of different species of fleas throughout the world. These creatures attack both pets and humans and inhabit their hair – and our homes. Despite numerous technological advances, ...

The plague might be most commonly associated with the devastating European pandemic of the 1300s known as the "Black Death". But today the disease remains endemic in a number of countries, notably ...

Both home and pet owners know how awful a flea infestation can be. Fleas aren’t just gross and irritating — they’re also vectors, meaning they can carry pathogens and infect humans with viral, ...

The human flea is actually rare in Central Europe. However, in Berlin, the parasites are currently spreading—likely due to foxes. PETBOOK editor and biologist Saskia Schneider explains how fleas ...