Like snails and slugs, fleas are not fans of salt. If your pup is scratching up a storm, bathe them in a salty solution instead of water and soap. And it can’t hurt to wash the doghouse or pet bedding ...

What are sea lice? Experts explain how to treat itchy, stinging rashes from the tiny sea creatures filling South Carolina beaches this summer.

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While the salt method can be a useful tool in the fight against fleas, it's unlikely to kill all the eggs and larvae, which are often laid in hidden, hard-to-reach spots where the salt can't penetrate ...

The salt works by dehydrating and killing adult fleas on contact (but it doesn’t get rid of larvae). Let it sit for 12 to 48 hours to maximize effectiveness, then vacuum thoroughly to remove ...

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In 2013, Baton Rouge Water Co. spent $3 million to drill twin wells along North Street to intercept underground salt water creeping north toward an important drinking water pump station.

Salt water from the ocean is an option for fighting L.A.'s fires, but it's more complicated than simply going to the beach to transport water to the hillsides.

If a person is a stickler for measuring, Sergentakis recommended adding 10 grams of salt per liter of cooking water. Unlike others, he is not necessarily a fan of the "salty as the sea" adage.

Drinking water is not yet impacted, but officials are taking urgent measures. Drought and sea level rise have caused salt water from the Atlantic Ocean to creep into the Delaware River Basin, a ...

Hot, soapy water kills fleas, so wash your cat's or dog’s bed every week. And if your pets sleep in your bed or with your kids, make sure to wash everyone else’s bedding too.