Are you tired of spending hundreds of dollars on overpriced flea bombs, sprayers, foggers or other products, only for them to have minimal effect? Pennyroya, also known as the squaw mint, mosquito mint and pudding grass, is a fragrant herb…
Lufenuron — the active ingredient in the Veterinarian-prescribed flea treatment and preventative medicine Program — is arguably one of the most popular and widely used flea medicines on the market. Given the fact that it’s classified as a pesticide, however,…
The International Space Station (ISS) will receive a shipment of water fleas in the upcoming weeks, as part of a research project to test the effects of zero gravity on these resilient insects. A group of University of Birmingham (UK)…
Flea bites can bring a world of pain and discomfort to the unlucky host. After a couple of minutes, you may notice slight redness and itching originating from the bite. And in the hours to follow, the pain and itching…
The northern rat flea (Nosopsyllus fasciatus) is one of the most widespread species of flea in the world. It receives its namesake from its preference of feasting on the blood of rats and house mice. While other types of fleas…
No one should be forced to endure the pain and misery of a flea infestation. Although small in size, these blood-sucking parasites can make your life miserable. Each time they bite into your skin, they will inject a small amount…
You might want to think twice before installing a humidifier in your home. While these devices are great for preventing dry air, they can encourage the growth and reproduction of fleas and other household pests. And once fleas find an…
Given all of the recent controversy over popular brand-name flea treatment and prevention products containing toxic ingredients, many people have begun to use all-natural solutions to eradicate these blood-sucking parasites from their home. The fact is that you never know…
Living in a home infested with fleas can result in intense bouts of pain and discomfort. Studies have shown that just a single flea can bite into its host several hundred times per day, drawing blood each time. This isn’t…
For the first time ever, researchers at the National Institute of Health (NIH) have identified the evolutionary path taken by Yersinia pestis, or what’s more commonly known as the Bubonic Plague. As you may already know, the Bubonic Plague was…