Rodents such as rats and mice will actively seek out gardens to burrow into soil and feed on any plants you have worked hard ...

I appreciate all your warnings about anti-flea and -tick insecticides in pet collars posing health risks to dogs and cats, and to any family members who pet ...

Each year as the temperature drops and the grass once again turns green, the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control ...

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A dog's double coat plays a key role in keeping them safe and healthy. Shaving such canines can result in several uncomfortable consequences.

Don't wear brightly colored clothing. Don't walk outside barefoot. Spray your clothing with insect repellent. Avoid hives and nests. Have the nests removed by professionals. If an insect comes near ...

"We do not have an outbreak, having said that, this is a good reminder for everybody that mosquito-borne diseases are out there," Dr Donohue said. "When you are outside wear a repellent ...

And if you are concerned about your exposure to the outdoor air, it’s safe to say that your dogs and cats may be at risk as well. “As long as they have lungs—so dogs, cats, people—it’s ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Mosquitoes can survive droughts by drinking blood, allowing them to maintain populations and spread diseases like malaria and dengue fever even in dry conditions ...

Wherever you live, mosquito bite prevention is key. Apply insect repellent when outdoors, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active or at any time of the day if you're in ...

Summer is in full swing and for thousands of Aussies, the caravan is packed or the tent is rolled up and ready to go. Cue relaxation time. Well, it would be if you didn’t have that irritating mosquito ...

To keep them at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of insect repellent or citronella candles in order to avoid the bite and incessant itching that comes with it. But how do these repellents ...