dead flea laying on hardwood floor - Rizky Ade Jonathan/Getty Images Household pets like dogs and cats are common carriers of fleas. These tiny insects live outside in tall grass and other moist, ...

Fleas are a year-round problem in the South, both indoors and out. “They’re carried into your yard by wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, opossums, mice, and deer,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor ...

Pets are one of life’s most joyous treasures—but the fleas that can often come along with them are anything but. Even if you aren't a pet parent, these pests can invade your home, and they multiply ...

Pet parents, you know the drill. You get home from work or from picking up the kids, and your nose crinkles. That wasn’t there when I left. Your eyes pan the room. Where is it coming from? Where’s the ...