Keep your furry companions pest-free with these natural alternatives to chemical flea and tick treatments. Make your own homemade flea and tick powder. As an herbalist, I often hear from folks who are ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pests are a common problem in homes and yards and are often seen as an unavoidable evil. However, there are certain pests like ticks that pose ...

Warmer weather means many pet owners will be spending extra time outside with their four-legged friends. But that extra time playing outdoors or walking in the woods can mean more exposure to fleas ...

One of the easiest ways to reduce ticks is to maintain your yard and its perimeter. About 82 percent of ticks found on lawns are discovered within nine feet of the lawn’s edge. This is especially true ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Although fall is well underway, ...

Summer has arrived, and with it increased risk of tick exposure. Places to watch out for include wooded areas and patches with tall grass and bushes, explains Dr. Goudarz Molaei, research scientist ...

During the summer months in particular, bugs and insects are a common hazard. Whether it’s an itchy mosquito bite or gnats flying about your head, nobody likes having to deal with bugs. The same is ...