Although they can survive in freezing-cold temperatures by going into a state of dormancy, fleas prefer temperatures in excess of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. When spring and summer rolls around, these blood-sucking parasites will emerge from their larvae and egg stage…
Want to catch living fleas inside your home? It’s not uncommon for researchers to trap living fleas so they can study their behavior and/or anatomy. And with over 2,500 different species of fleas, many homeowners catch them so they can…
If you’re struggling to combat a flea infestation in your home, you may use of chemical-based flea medicines to treat your pets. Fleas — like all parasites — need a host to survive. When you take the host of the…
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…
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…
A flea infestation can make you and your family’s lives miserable. The constant biting not only causes physical pain and discomfort, but it also has a physiological impact by creating stress. You may find yourself trying to avoid staying at…
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…