Fleas are a nuisance. If you have an infestation, the evidence is everywhere, but if you're just noticing a few signs that ...

But some experts now warn that the very chemicals meant to stop the pest may be helping it spread. The red imported fire ant ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fire ants pose a significant threat to Australia, but some locals are concerned about efforts to thwart the infestation. Source: ...

An Argentinian physicians group claims that a larvicide, not Zika virus, is responsible for an outbreak of infants born with small heads in Brazil. While some local governments in Brazil have stopped ...

Red important fire ants, an aggressive invasive species, were detected in northern NSW this month after travelling in turf delivered from Southeast Queensland. The ants were reported by a landscaping ...

What Is K9 Advantix II (Imidacloprid/Permethrin/Pyriproxyfen Topical)? K9 Advantix II (other brand names: Activate II, Provecta Advanced) is a combination medicine ...

What Are Frontline Products for Fleas and Ticks in Dogs and Cats? The Frontline line of products (manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim) includes topical products (products that are applied to the skin ...

MP Steve Andrew faces criticism for speaking at a event run by conspiracy theorists spreading misinformation about Australia's fire ant treatment. The activists erroneously claim that chemicals used ...

A state government official has apologised to more than 100 residents of a semirural suburb near Brisbane after they were hit with a four-day aerial bombardment without warning. A Biosecurity ...

Adding another insecticide to the protective netting has proved effective in fight against the disease that killed 600,000 in 2022 Two new types of mosquito bed nets have been found to reduce cases of ...