Fleas are a huge nuisance; they have been so for centuries. The problem with fleas is that they are nearly impossible to eradicate. They are capable of jumping high (no, they do not fly) and hitchhiking their way into our homes. As a result, their populations increase like wildfires and very soon you have a full blown infestation. Let us take a look at what fleas look … [Read more...]

Pests have been a nuisance to mankind since time immemorial. They harm our food grains, cause diseases in humans and pets and also lead to large scale wastage and destruction. There are significant risks of leaving certain pests uncontrolled. Uncontrolled pests have led to serious consequences, even death. However, with a proper integrated pest management approach, we can … [Read more...]

Controlling ticks on you and your pet is at least as important as when you are dealing with fleas. Both ticks and fleas are uncomfortable for humans and animals; they even cause serious diseases in both. This summer, it is even more important that you take precautions for flea and tick control. Many scientists have predicted that thanks to climate change and warmer winters … [Read more...]

Despite numerous scientific and technological advances, fleas continue to pose a challenge to pet owners all across the world. Today we have numerous flea control products available in the market but we still need to educate ourselves about everything that is there to know about these elusive creatures. So today, I'm compiling a list of questions along with their … [Read more...]

Now that the weather is cooler, we are not really in the fear of flea invasion. However, recently, a huge batch of fleas - supposedly with huge phalluses (that’s the fancy word for penis) has been sighted. There were reports stating that these creatures would invade our homes, particularly in the South East parts of UK, if left unchecked. However, experts in pest control … [Read more...]

The cat flea or the Ctenocephalides felis is the most common parasite of domestic animals including dogs and cats. However, most people know very little about fleas in general. This creates confusion and disappointment when they discover an infestation. Once people do find out that they could have prevented an infestation, they wish they had been informed about these … [Read more...]

The female sand flea, also called Chigoe fleas or Tunga penetrans, is responsible for causing the parasitic disease Tungiasis. The disease is associated with poverty as it is mainly seen in poorer communities around the Caribbean islands, South America and Africa. In this guide, we will study everything you need to know about Jigger bug removal, the symptoms of Tungiasis … [Read more...]

It is a word we do not hear very often in the United States: plague. However, the fact is, some fleas in the northern region of Arizona and Colorado have tested positive for this deadly disease. Naturally, people here are concerned and most pet owners are wondering if they and their pets are safe. More importantly, how worried should residents in these areas really be … [Read more...]

It should be kept in mind that there are many varieties of fleas, most of which are not of importance to humans as they tend to feed only on birds and wild mammals. Most species of animal fleas typically have a single host, however it is not surprising that they can bite, and even thrive on other animals. Take the example of dog fleas. These mostly feed on dogs and … [Read more...]

The title of the article itself reveals that there is no such thing as paper fleas, cable mites, paper mites or carpet lice. All these are simply mythical or imaginary creatures. However, people working in office environments with huge amounts of paperwork in the form of mails, files or documents often tend to experience itchiness leading them to believe in the existence … [Read more...]