Most people are surprised to learn that a single flea can bite into a host hundreds of times per day. And considering the fact that dogs living in a flea-infested home may have dozens of these blood-sucking parasites on their…
Earlier this month, a severe flea infestation forced a New York courthouse to temporarily close its doors. It’s rare for the U.S. judicial system, but it’s even more bizarre that the cause of this shutdown was due to a flea…
Can’t seem to exterminate the fleas inside your home no matter how hard you try? It’s downright frustrating when you purchase flea foggers, bombs, collars, sprays and other products, only for them to have little-to-no effect on the actual infestation….
Fleas are more than just a nuissance, they can make you and your family’s lives miserable. These blood-sucking parasites are capable of transmitting over a half a dozen different infectious diseases, including the potentially deadly plague causing bacterium. Even if…
One of the reasons why so many people struggle to exterminate flea infestations is because they only treat the area inside their home. If you have them inside your home, there’s a good chance these blood-sucking parasites are also outside….
Want to catch living fleas inside your home? It’s not uncommon for researchers to trap living fleas so they can study their behavior and/or anatomy. And with over 2,500 different species of fleas, many homeowners catch them so they can…
It’s hard to describe the sheer anguish and frustration of living in a flea-infested home without experiencing it for yourself. These blood-sucking parasites will actively find their way onto your skin where they draw blood and leave behind itchy, swollen…
Cedar oil (also referred to as cedar wood oil) is an oil made from the oil, wood and roots of various types of pine and cypress conifers. While it’s most commonly used in furniture polishes and perfumes, it’s also a…
Fleas have evolved into incredibly efficient and resilient parasites that are able to thrive in a wide range of different environments. In fact, fleas can be found on every continent with the exception of Antarctica. If you’re struggling with a…
Integrated pest management (IPM) refers to a systematic eco-based approach to the long-term extermination and prevention of pests. If you’re struggling with a flea infestation in or around your home, you should consider using IPM. When performed correctly, it’s a…