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)…
Are you battling a flea infestation in your home? If so, you might be wondering whether or not these blood-sucking parasites will go away without any additional action taken on your part. Most homeowners only want to use flea bombs…
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…
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…
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…
Ever wonder why flea bites itch? If you’ve been bitten by a flea before, you probably noticed a red, swollen mark that’s accompanied with an intense itching sensation. The itching usually goes away after a couple of hours (sometimes days,…
Living in a home that’s infested with fleas can place you at risk for a wide range of diseases and illnesses, some of which include murine or endemic typhus, Yersinia pestis, Rickettsia typhi, Rickettsia felis, and Bartonella henselae. Of course,…
A recently conducted survey revealed that ear problems are the most common reason why owners take their dog to the veterinarian. While the itching and ear irritation may only be an allergies, it could also be a sign of ear…
Health officials are warning residents in Flagstaff, Arizona to avoid contact with fleas after several specimens tested positive for the Black Plague. Officials say the disease was found in the fleas from dead prairie dogs in the northern edge of…