The monsoon season brings much-needed relief from the scorching heat and fills the environment with freshness and life. But ...

Milder winters and rainy springs help the parasites thrive in the U.S., and emergency-room visits for bites are up.

Every year, nearly 31 million people in the U.S. are bitten by a tick. Tick-related illnesses like Lyme disease are on the ...

The statement isn't all negative. Apart from the tick infestation, city officials say the locally protected Audubon birds ...

While fleas are a potential problem everywhere, you can only find ticks in specific areas of the country, and that includes ...

Dihonov says the only way to truly deter spiders is to minimize the insect activity around your home. “No prey means no food ...

To the naked eye, the Asian longhorned tick isn’t much different than other ticks found in the United States: It too has eight legs, a round body, and mouthparts that latch onto its chosen host ...

My InsiderThe best flea and tick treatments for cats can help prevent several health problems that can affect any feline. A severe flea infestation can lead to skin damage, allergic reactions, and ...

K9 Advantix II is our top pick among the best flea and tick treatments for dogs. It kills fleas and ticks, while also repelling and killing mosquitoes, biting flies, and lice with a single, easy ...