We strip away the hype surrounding natural flea prevention to reveal what actually works, from vacuuming protocols to oils.

Fleas are a year-round problem in the South, both indoors and out. “They’re carried into your yard by wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, opossums, mice, and deer,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor ...

They may not be more than just an itchy annoyance–they could also bring on allergic reactions, infections of the skin, or ...

With so many new flea and tick products, it’s hard to know which one is right for your pet. Here’s some advice from Ira Roth, DVM, director of the Community Practice Clinic at the University of ...

You'll be glad to have guineas around the homestead. Besides their love of grasshoppers and other pests, they also have an enormous taste for ticks. Learn about non-toxic methods you can use for flea ...

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 ...

I remember, as a young child in the South, walking onto a carpet and having my feet covered in little black dots. At first, I ...

CEBU, Philippines - Having pets at home is a lot of fun. But it's not only fun that pets bring for the family. Pets can also mean fleas. It is everyone's knowledge that fleas are such annoying pests.

Fleas perform an amazing feat when they jump, and the mechanics behind the tiny, bloodsucking pests' acrobatics have been studied — and debated — for a long time. But new research may have settled one ...

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.