Fleas are a year-round problem in the South, both indoors and out. “They’re carried into your yard by wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, opossums, mice, and deer,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor ...

Fleas can be a major nuisance for pets and homes. A simple dish soap bath offers immediate relief by drowning adult fleas.

Adult female fleas are capable of laying as many as 50 eggs per day and live up to 100 days in out-of-the-way places that skew the odds of survival in fleas’ favor. The most common source of fleas is ...

Are your furry pets scratching themselves more than usual? Do you see tiny red bites on your ankles and calves? These might be signs of a flea infestation in your home, and you should take action ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s an all-too-familiar scenario pet owners dread. First, your furry friend can’t stop scratching. Then you are itching, too! You guessed it–Your pet and your home are infested ...

It’s a scenario many pet owners know and loathe. First, you notice your favorite four-legged friend just can’t stop scratching. Then, all of a sudden, you’re scratching, too. That’s when you know ...

Dear Heloise: I have a problem with fleas in my carpets due to my three dogs. I use flea control on the dogs, and that helps somewhat. But every spring, I can feel fleas jumping on my feet and legs.

If your dog or cat has fleas and sleeps with you, here’s what experts recommend to clean your bed, treat your pet, and stop ...

Fleas are a year-round problem in the South, both indoors and out. “They’re carried into your yard by wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, opossums, mice, and deer,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor ...