Staying on top of Fleas
Fleas may be a part of your lifestyle if you live with cuddly, fur-bearing animals. You probably do all you can to get rid of them but still occasionally get bites that cause your skin to itch and can develop…
Did You Know? 5 Unusual Facts About Flea Behavior
Although small in size, fleas can turn an otherwise peaceful home into a chaotic environment. The constant biting and itching can take its toll on family members, both mentally and physically. The first step in ridding your home of fleas,…
Don’t Let Your Flea Bites Become Infected!
Flea bites are often characterized by painful, itching red bumps that last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. During this time, the symptoms typically subside as your body’s natural defense system heals the wound. In some cases, however,…
How To Rid Your Carpet of Fleas
Have you noticed fleas hiding inside your carpet? It’s estimated that only 5% of a typical flea infestation’s population is comprised of adults. So if you notice 5 fleas in your carpet, there’s at least 95 others — in different…
How To Improve The Effectiveness of Canine Flea Medicine
Fleas can make a dog’s life miserable. It’s estimated that a single flea can bite into a dog’s skin hundreds of times per day, drawing blood while subsequently triggering an allergic reaction that’s characterized by pain, swelling, itching and redness….
Using Dawn Dish Soap To Kill Fleas
Who says you have to spend a fortune on expensive flea shampoo, sprays or other products to successfully eliminate a flea infestation? Using nothing more than good old fashioned Dawn dish soap, you can kill these blood-sucking parasites. It’s a…
Eradicating Fleas From Your Living Room
The living room is the heart of the modern home. It’s where family members gather to converse, and it’s usually the first area guests see upon entering the home. When this area is infested with the fleas, it’s difficult (if…
Are Fleas Contributing To Your Dog’s Hair Loss?
Fleas more than just a minor nuissance. In addition to the painful, itchy red bite marks they leave behind, they can also contribute to hair loss in dogs. This isn’t something that happens overnight, but infestations lasting several weeks or…
What Is a Red-Colored Flea?
While the exact number remains unknown, scientists estimate there are around 2,000 different species of fleas inhabiting Earth. Some of these species are invasive and prefer to feed on the blood of dogs, cats and humans, whereas others feed strictly…
Warning Signs That Your Home Is Infested With Fleas
Think you have fleas infesting your home? In some cases, it’s easy to identify the presence of an infestation, as the blood-sucking parasites will be jumping across the floor in search of a warm-blooded meal (such as yourself). In other…