If you’ve ever left the beach with a stinging or itching sensation, you may have received a sand flea bite. While humans aren’t actually the preferred food source for sand fleas—decaying organic ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Being a cat owner is no small responsibility. People may think of cats as low-maintenance, but plenty of ...

If you have a dog or cat, you’re likely familiar with the importance of checking their furry coats for fleas as well as the need for ongoing flea prevention. But your four-legged friends aren’t the ...

Some of us will remember the problems of trying to treat your pet with flea issues many years ago. It was powders and topical sprays that made a mess. Not to mention flea bathing and dips that smelled ...

Environment often indicates culprit, not appearance of bug bite alone. Mosquito, flea and bed bug bites remain most common across California. Clean, avoid scratching and monitor bites for infection or ...

The CDC analyzed the reports of bites from the insects between 2004 and 2016. Mosquitoes, ticks and fleas aren't just annoying pests, they're also biting more than ever and spreading new germs, a new ...