fleas
Coverage of fleas in the Nexus archive.
- Are mosquitoes, ticks and fleas turning California into a disease hotspot?
The article raises concern over whether mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas are transforming California into a disease hotspot. It observes that vector-borne diseases appear to be popping up frequently, prompting questions about what may have changed.
- Are mosquitoes, ticks and fleas turning California into a disease hotspot?
The title questions if mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas are causing California to become a disease hotspot. The content suggests that vector-borne diseases seem to be popping up frequently lately, leading to a question about whether something has changed.
- The typhus rats: Why a medieval disease is rocking LA
Rats and fleas in Los Angeles are spreading typhus, a bacterial disease causing fever-like symptoms. Flea-borne typhus cases in LA have surged by 2,300% since 2009, with last year marking the highest number of cases in the county's history.
- Consumer Reports experts share tips to keep pets flea-free
Consumer Reports experts advise pet owners to treat flea infestations promptly by bathing pets with mild soap, using flea combs, cleaning homes thoroughly, and maintaining outdoor spaces. Fleas can cause allergic reactions in pets and spread through homes, requiring daily vacuuming and hot water washing of bedding. Prevention methods like vet-recommended topical or oral treatments are emphasized over flea collars due to potential chemical risks.