Fleas…on people? Though not something you hear of often, it is quite possible. Despite the fact that fleas are often most a common summer pest associated with pets and wild animals, there are over 2,000 different species of fleas and many that have the capability of...
Fleas are very small insects that feed on the blood of animals and humans in order to survive. These insects are considered to be one of the worst types of pests. This is due to the fact that they have painful bites, cause irritation of the skin (be it yours or your...
While learning how to get rid of fleas in your house may seem like a challenging task, it is not impossible. Fleas are a nuisance. Infestations often stem from a domestic pet, such as a cat or a dog. In most instances, fleas will attach to an animal while they are...
Now that summer is in full swing, experts are warning of an increase in cases of the Powassan virus, a tick-borne illness. This potentially devastating illness has been found to be transmitted by three different types of tick – the Ixodes scapularis (which is also...
If you are searching for a flea pest treatment, it is quite likely that you have experienced the discomfort of a bite received from these pesky little insects. You may have observed fleas on your clothing, in your home, or even in your vehicle. Now that you know that...
In this guide, you will learn about ticks and the affordable pest control options to eliminate the pests. Ticks are relatively small in size and belong to the classification, Arachnida. According to studies, it has been estimated that these pests have been in...
Survey Finds Less Than a Quarter of Americans Purchase Insect Repellent to Protect Themselves From Vector-borne Disease The National Pest Management Association reports in a press release that less than 22% of Americans purchase to protect themselves and/or their...
Image via Flickr What Is A Tick A tick is a parasite that feeds on their host’s blood. Ticks are small arachnids in the order Ixodida. Along with mites, they constitute the subclass Acarina . Ticks are ectoparasites (external parasites),...