Having fleas and ticks in and around your home can be worrisome especially for those of us with pets. Though fleas (photo on left, above) and ticks (photo on right) both feed on the blood of mammals, ...

Ticks are small dangerous parasites that live in tall grass waiting for a host animal to walk by. These insects consume the ...

Lyme disease is one of the most prevalent insect-borne diseases in the country, with far more cases each year than other ...

Dr Ronan Clancy discusses how ticks transmit Lyme disease, as well as the symptoms of and treatments for the condition ...

If various types of pests have overtaken your home, it's important to know which places to spray to ensure you're able to ...

Learn about the most common fall pests, their signs and effective removal tips to keep your home pest-free this season.

The 16-ounce jar of peanut butter in your pantry can contain up to 136 insect parts before it is deemed contaminated, according to the FDA’s Food Defect Action Levels guide. This may sound ...

Insect brains have many similarities to human brains, including a brainstem-like structure, two hemispheres, and a spinal cord equivalent ...

Many insects are naturally infected with symbiotic bacteria, which are typically transmitted vertically from mother to ...

New research in Medical and Veterinary Entomology reveals that when rhinoceros are found dead after being illegally killed by poachers, analyzing insects on the decomposing body aids in estimating the ...

“Ticks are the most dangerous pests lurking in leaf piles, as they can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain ...

Most dog owners didn't know that flea and tick treatments are dangerous to aquatic life, suggesting more awareness could ease the problem.