Scientists fear that Earth’s ever-warming temperatures are triggering an overall growth of flea and tick populations. Both fleas and ticks prefer warm, humid environments — conditions that are becoming more common as of late. Regardless of the climate, however, there…
Who says you have to spend hundreds of dollars on expensive flea medicine to keep these blood-sucking parasites out of your home? While FrontLine, Advantage, and similar Insect Growth Regulators (IGR) and Insect Growth Inhibitors (IGI) products are highly effective…
Anyone who’s dealt with a flea infestation will agree, these blood-sucking parasites are the ultimate pests. This is due largely in part to evolution. Over the course of millions of years, fleas have evolved into incredibly efficient pests, making them…
While flea bites effect everyone differently, itching, pain and inflammation are some of the most commonly reported symptoms. People who have Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) — a condition in which the autoimmune system attacks the flea bite area — tend…
Fleas have evolved into incredibly efficient and resilient parasites that are able to thrive in a wide range of different environments. In fact, fleas can be found on every continent with the exception of Antarctica. If you’re struggling with a…
Is your puppy suffering from a flea infestation? Not only will the intense itching and scratching drive your pup crazy, but it can also weaken their undeveloped immune system, placing them at risk for further disease and illness. Puppies are…
It’s hard to believe that something so small (just 1-2 mm in length) can cause so much pain and discomfort. Once fleas begin to take over your home, they’ll reproduce at an exceedingly fast rate. To put the problem into…
Integrated pest management (IPM) refers to a systematic eco-based approach to the long-term extermination and prevention of pests. If you’re struggling with a flea infestation in or around your home, you should consider using IPM. When performed correctly, it’s a…
Fleas are troublesome pests that can make a dog’s life miserable. Just a single flea can bite into a dog’s flesh hundreds of times per day, drawing blood while leaving behind itchy red bumps. Depending on how your dog reacts…
A flea infestation can negatively impact you and your family in multiple ways. Some people assume fleas are nothing more than a nuissance, occasionally biting into a warm-blooded host for a meal. Granted, the painful, itching bite marks they leave…