Commonly referred to as “no-see-ums” in North America, these tiny pests are known as “punkies” in the Northeast, “five-O’s” in Florida and Alabama (due to their penchant for biting people around 5 p.m ...

Flea and bed bug bites are usually a sign that you’re dealing with an infestation. If you develop symptoms of either bite, ...

There are over 40 tick species in Canada but the primary tick-borne disease of concern, Lyme disease, is contracted from the ...

As the hotter weather approaches, people spend more time outdoors, and so do many insects and pests. Among them are ticks, ...

Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain ...