Quick Take Flea and tick prevention pills are 99% effective but pose threats to unintended targets. The isoxazoline ...

Bed bugs have made an unwelcome resurgence in the US in the past decade or so. They now represent a notable public health and ...

A new study suggests that routine flea and tick treatments could expose native insects to high levels of toxins.

Flea beetles can wreak havoc in the garden. These insects are recognized by their tiny, shiny bodies that are about the size of a sesame seed. They are typically black, bronze, or a dark metallic blue ...

Flea and tick medications trusted by pet owners worldwide may have an unexpected environmental cost. Scientists found that active ingredients from isoxazoline treatments pass into pet feces, exposing ...

Erik Tihelka wants you to consider the flea. Or rather, the student at the University of Bristol in Britain wants you to reconsider this tiny insect. If you’ve thought about fleas, it’s perhaps when ...

Environment often indicates culprit, not appearance of bug bite alone. Mosquito, flea and bed bug bites remain most common across California. Clean, avoid scratching and monitor bites for infection or ...

Insect pests in your garden can be a challenge, especially if you're trying not to use pesticides. Installing insect netting at the right time can help.