Scientists have discovered that the bacteria behind Lyme disease and anaplasmosis have a sneaky way of surviving inside ticks ...

Barb Owen Boerger’s kimonos and sarongs are pretty, but they’re poison to flies, mosquitoes and other pesky bugs.

Washington State University researchers have discovered how the bacteria that cause anaplasmosis and Lyme disease hijack ...

Washington State University researchers have discovered how the bacteria that cause anaplasmosis and Lyme disease hijack ...

While butterflies are attracted to lavender, the plant repels peskier pests, including flies. Here's how to use it outdoors ...

Credit: AlpamayoPhoto/Getty Images Part of the mint family, catnip is perfectly safe for lulling cats into submission but contains a compound called nepetalactone that repels insects such as flies, ...

Photos shared with 14 News show flies, feces and flea-ridden cats on nearly every surface inside the home. “You have that many animals living on top of each other, it’s just not healthy.

"Sand fleas — the name is interesting because they actually are not fleas at all," Dr. Case Tedder said. "They’re small crustaceans or part of the crab family, and they don’t bite.

Think: things like cedarwood, eucalyptus, lavender, and peppermint, says Nicole Carpenter, president of Black Pest Prevention. "Just because they don't enjoy a smell, it doesn't mean they'll pack ...

Fleas typically live longer, Cohen said, as people focus on what they find on their pets but not the home. "Treating the environment is the most difficult part to treat as you have to wait for the ...