Fleas are bothersome pests for pets and humans, and homes can become infested. Prevention is usually easier than the eradication of fleas. Scientific studies that the scent of thyme, mint, yarrow, and ...

WASHINGTON— Popular pet flea collars and treatments contain high levels of toxic PFAS chemicals, according to laboratory test results posted today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

Fleas are ubiquitous ectoparasites that impact both animal and human health by serving as vectors for serious pathogens. Their biology, which encompasses rapid reproduction, host specificity and ...

Fleas and ticks are active year-round, even in winter months. Despite vet recommendations, dogs get an average of only 6 months of prevention per year. Cats receive even less, with an average of just ...

A case of bubonic plague linked to a flea bite has been confirmed in South Lake Tahoe; authorities are stepping up ...