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, ...

To treat flea bites, you can take measures to reduce the itchiness — but you may also need to fully get rid of the fleas in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your furry friend has fleas, chances are they’ve already brought them into your yard and inside your ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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