If you’ve ever left the beach with a stinging or itching sensation, you may have received a sand flea bite. While humans aren’t actually the preferred food source for sand fleas—decaying organic ...

Bug bites are usually harmless and easy to treat, but it helps to know exactly what bit you. Most bites or stings can be treated with anti-itch creams, cold compresses, or OTC pain relievers. Some ...

If you have a dog or cat, you’re likely familiar with the importance of checking their furry coats for fleas as well as the need for ongoing flea prevention. But your four-legged friends aren’t the ...

The best flea and tick treatments for cats help prevent infestations, protect against parasites, and keep your pet healthy year-round.

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 ...

Unfortunately, every season is flea and bed bug season. Both critters tend to prefer warmer months, so they may be more common during late spring, summer, and early fall. (Keep an eye out for these ...