The International Space Station (ISS) will receive a shipment of water fleas in the upcoming weeks, as part of a research project to test the effects of zero gravity on these resilient insects. A group of University of Birmingham (UK)…
Flea bites can bring a world of pain and discomfort to the unlucky host. After a couple of minutes, you may notice slight redness and itching originating from the bite. And in the hours to follow, the pain and itching…
Given all of the recent controversy over popular brand-name flea treatment and prevention products containing toxic ingredients, many people have begun to use all-natural solutions to eradicate these blood-sucking parasites from their home. The fact is that you never know…
Living in a home infested with fleas can result in intense bouts of pain and discomfort. Studies have shown that just a single flea can bite into its host several hundred times per day, drawing blood each time. This isn’t…
Ever wonder why flea bites itch? If you’ve been bitten by a flea before, you probably noticed a red, swollen mark that’s accompanied with an intense itching sensation. The itching usually goes away after a couple of hours (sometimes days,…
A recently conducted survey revealed that ear problems are the most common reason why owners take their dog to the veterinarian. While the itching and ear irritation may only be an allergies, it could also be a sign of ear…
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…
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,…
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…
Pulicosis is the medical term used to describe a broad range of adverse reactions triggered by one or more flea bites. Not everyone who’s bitten by a flea will experience pulicosis, but those that do will experience some rather unpleasant symptoms….