To treat flea bites, you can take measures to reduce the itchiness — but you may also need to fully get rid of the fleas in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your furry friend has fleas, chances are they’ve already brought them into your yard and inside your ...

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 ...

dead flea laying on hardwood floor - Rizky Ade Jonathan/Getty Images Household pets like dogs and cats are common carriers of fleas. These tiny insects live outside in tall grass and other moist, ...

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.

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your furry friend has fleas, chances are they’ve already brought them into your yard and inside your ...

Fleas are common pests that affect dogs, cats, and their owners. These small insects feed on the blood of dogs and cats. While wingless, fleas can jump as far as 13 inches, nearly 200 times the length ...

Dogs scratching their ears incessantly or cats over-grooming their bellies are tell-tale signs of a flea problem. Pet owners in Eugene know the struggle well. More: Any hotel can have bedbugs. How ...

If your furry friend has fleas, chances are they’ve already brought them into your yard and inside your home. While there’s no need to panic at the first sign of fleas, acting quickly and efficiently ...