It’s downright frustrating when you’re the only person being bitten by fleas, even if there are several other people in the same house. Perhaps you’re sitting in the living room watching a movie with the family, and at the end…
Did you know that a single flea can bite its host several hundred times per day? Considering the fact that most infestations involve dozens if not hundreds of fleas, allowing the problem to persist can create an unpleasant environment for…
If you’re battling a severe flea infestation inside your home, you should take a step back to analyze your home’s humidity levels. It’s a little-known fact that fleas prefer humid environments in which to reproduce; therefore, lowing the humidity of…
A flea infestation in the home is disturbing for a number of different reasons; these blood-sucking parasites will attack both humans and family pets, leaving behind painful, itchy bumps that can take days to heal. To make matters worse, fleas…
You know there’s a serious flea problem in your home when it’s causing your dog to lose hair. Each time a flea bites into a host, it draws blood while simultaneously injecting a small amount of protein-rich saliva. The proteins…
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,…
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), there are between 74 and 96 million pet cats in the U.S. Regardless of the species, however, all cats are susceptible to flea bites. Fleas love to…
This is a question many homeowners ask themselves. It’s no secret that fleas often target dogs, cats and other household pets; therefore, conventional wisdom should tell you that treating your pets with a flea treatment product will solve the problem….
If you’re planning to move in the near future, you should take certain precautions to ensure any fleas infesting your previous home are left behind. Carrying just a couple fleas to your home can result in a full-blown infestation that…
With their affectionate and playful behavior, lovebirds make wonderful family pets. They rarely bite or snap out in aggression unless provoked, allowing children to pet and play with them. I guess you could say they live up their namesake of…