Staying on top of Fleas
Fleas may be a part of your lifestyle if you live with cuddly, fur-bearing animals. You probably do all you can to get rid of them but still occasionally get bites that cause your skin to itch and can develop…
Did You Know? 5 Unusual Facts About Flea Behavior
Although small in size, fleas can turn an otherwise peaceful home into a chaotic environment. The constant biting and itching can take its toll on family members, both mentally and physically. The first step in ridding your home of fleas,…
How Long Does It Take To Drown a Flea?
Ever attempt to drown a flea in a cup or bowl of water, only for it to jump out back out unharmed? Fleas posses an incredibly tough outer shell known as a chitin. This makes it incredibly difficult, although not…
Vets Warn That Fleas May Become Resistant To Treatment Products
Veterinarians are warning pet owners throughout the country that fleas may become resistant to chemicals used in various flea treatment products. If you continue to use the same type of topical liquid, spray, shampoo, flea collar, etc. on your dog…
Don’t Let Your Flea Bites Become Infected!
Flea bites are often characterized by painful, itching red bumps that last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. During this time, the symptoms typically subside as your body’s natural defense system heals the wound. In some cases, however,…
Why Are Fleas So Hard To Squish?
Ever wonder why fleas are so hard to squish? Unlike mosquitoes, fire ants or other biting insects, fleas aren’t easily squished. You can press down on them with all of your might and still not cause any significant harm. This…
How To Rid Your Carpet of Fleas
Have you noticed fleas hiding inside your carpet? It’s estimated that only 5% of a typical flea infestation’s population is comprised of adults. So if you notice 5 fleas in your carpet, there’s at least 95 others — in different…
How To Improve The Effectiveness of Canine Flea Medicine
Fleas can make a dog’s life miserable. It’s estimated that a single flea can bite into a dog’s skin hundreds of times per day, drawing blood while subsequently triggering an allergic reaction that’s characterized by pain, swelling, itching and redness….
Spiny Water Flea Spotted In Lake Champlain
An invasive flea species was recently spotted on Lake Champlain, creating a newfound sense of urgency as officials race to control its numbers before it spirals out of control and takes over the popular New York and Vermont tourist destination….
The 4-Prong Approach To Ridding Your Dog of Fleas
Fleas can easily make an ordinarily-happy dog’s life miserable. Once they take hold and begin to reproduce, your dog will constantly scratch themselves in an effort to get rid of these pesky little critters. Unfortunately, getting rid of fleas takes…