Dog owners are being urged to avoid spot-on flea treatments if their pets are likely to swim in rivers, ponds or lakes.

It’s Fourth of July weekend in the Lakes Region, and thousands are flocking to the area to enjoy our beaches, boating, and ...

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

When Slater Mill opened in 1793, it signaled the eventual demise of river herring and other migratory fish in the Blackstone ...

It’s the summer time and the weather is fine, but only up to a point. Those hot August nights are great for spending time ...

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 ...

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.

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.