Some moose across the region have lost 25–30% of their coats because of intense grooming caused by itching. The cause? A “winter tick.” ...

As summer heats up, so does tick season, and with it comes the risk of Lyme Disease. Dr. Dylan Wyatt, an emergency medicine ...

Brad Turner, owner of Lady Bug Services, says calls about fleas and ticks spiked a few months ahead of schedule. “Because of ...

Wear long pants and sleeves to limit skin exposure. Spray your clothes (not skin) with this synthetic insecticide. BU ...

Have you seen more ticks than usual lately in Delaware? You're not alone. Here's what's up with the state's tick population ...

If you're not a fan of bugs, you might be in for a rough summer in Iowa. A mild winter and wet spring could mean more mosquitos and other bugs.

Summer foot care involves making proper footwear choices, keeping your feet clean and dry, and taking preventive measures to ...

As temperatures rise and everyone gets outdoors more, pet owners face the challenge of protecting their pets from seasonal threats like fleas, ticks and allergies. These common issues can cause ...

Small changes could help reduce this impact. For example, year-round flea treatment is not necessary, particularly in winter when fleas and ticks are less active. If treatment is required then ...

snow fleas. These little-known critters come out when most of the other insects like ticks, fleas, and mosquitos aren't typically spotted in the winter. According to the Farmer's Almanac: Snow fleas ...

Fleas will eject their eggs, and will feast on dried blood." No. Cohen encouraged people to continue flea and tick preventatives when it is cold outside. If an animal previously had fleas ...

Hunt also says that fleas and ticks are still very active ... they will be around all winter.” Hunt said if you have an enclosure or box outside for your animals to make sure you use hay.