If your cat or dog is outside and not wearing a flea protection product, fleas hitch a ride indoors with them. Flea bites don’t just cause skin irritation and potential allergic reactions in pets.

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The usual treatment for skeeter syndrome is a topical prescription steroid such as triamcinolone or clobetasol. A small ...

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The conditions are perfect for fleas to thrive. But be careful about which treatments you use; experts warn there are some ...

Experts say DEET is key to keeping mosquitoes away this summer, recommending yard treatments, sprays, and area repellents for ...

Florida is No. 1 in the United States when it comes to shark bites. There have been 942 confirmed unprovoked shark attacks in Florida from 1837 to present. There was one fatality involving a shark ...

Fleas are tiny, fast-moving insects that multiply quickly and become an annoying — and itchy — problem if they take up residence in your home. These little parasites feed on human and animal blood, ...

The yearly global average of unprovoked shark bites on humans around the world is about 67, the Florida Museum said, resulting in an average of six deaths. That bite average can be a bit higher, ...