The monsoon rains have arrived and it's time to protect yourself and your pets against mosquitoes. For nearly the entire country, mosquitoes are a familiar foe. The arrival of mosquitoes and other pests signifies an ...
Fleas and ticks are not only a nuisance, but a serious risk to your pet’s health, and your own. These pests can bring parasitic tapeworms, flea anemia, and Lyme disease—which should be enough to put ...
Neem seed oil has been gaining popularity as a natural insect repellent for use on the body and in the garden. The oil is pressed from the fruits and seeds of Azadirachta indica, an evergreen ...
We've all had experiences where we've been let down by natural insect “repellents.” I’d buy them, with my hopes high, just to have them dashed as mosquito after mosquito gnawed through the thin layer ...
The first positive West Nile virus mosquito sample of the 2011 season was trapped in the City of Maricopa on Friday, June 24, 2011. Pinal County, in central Arizona, performs routine surveillance to detect the ...
It’s that time of year again and with all of the recent weather events we’ve had these days, it’s more important than ever to keep an eye out for spider bites on our pets. Spider ...
While most of us associate bats with vampire movies, the truth is that their role in many ecosystems is invaluable. When you look at all they do for the environment, they aren’t nearly as scary. ...
A few years ago, the Millbrook Hunt Club in upstate New York realized that many of its foxhounds were becoming seriously ill. The dogs, known for their athletic prowess and seemingly limitless energy, appeared to ...
From parasite or dust-borne illnesses, to paw problems caused by walking on hot surfaces; a wide range of summer hazards can plague canines.
We absolutely love spring, but we don’t love the new cat health concerns we need to worry about this time of year. ]Of course, they range according to where you’re located. But, for the most ...