Ticks are a fact of outdoor life throughout the United States. These blood-feeding arachnids (joint-legged invertebrate animals) become active every year after the first frost. While every creature ...

The control of fleas and ticks in companion animals is not only a matter of animal welfare but also a crucial element in mitigating zoonotic disease risks and enhancing public health. Recent ...

Tick collars protect dogs from nasty eight-legged, disease-carrying ticks and may also repel or kill other bothersome critters like fleas and lice. These collars can protect your dog from tick bites ...

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