Pet flea treatments may be harming wildlife—but owners can help
Toxic substances used in flea and tick treatments pet owners give to their dogs and cats have been detected in birds' nests, ...
Pet flea treatment linked to rise in bird deaths, Sussex study finds
The researchers are now calling for the government to reassess the environmental risk of pesticides used in flea and tick ...
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Head lice frustrations driving some parents to risky treatments
SpyNits founder Kate Ricketts says she's heard of parents resorting to drastic measures to get rid of nits, including ...
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Owners of dogs and cats warned they may be killing garden birds
Researchers looking at the nests for the harmful chemicals found in pet flea treatments found that they ... at the end of the breeding season, so the problem could in fact, be much worse.
The New Zealand Herald8d
Concerns raised after Kiwi parents turn to risky treatments for head lice infestations
“I have heard of people at school who have ended up using flea treatment ... home until head lice treatment has started. Robertson and Ricketts said this was a problem for parents who both ...
32 ways having a pet changes your life (and don’t we know it!)
From saying goodbye to privacy and personal space to welcoming in more joy and laughter, pets change our lives in the most ...
Pesticide called ‘new DDT’ has been found in CT waterways. Here’s what it kills.
The commonly used pesticide has been found in elevated levels in some of the state’s largest rivers, causing potential harm ...
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How Fera is tackling the wireworm and flea beetle problems
Cabbage stem flea beetle is a pest that primarily affects brassica crops such as OSR, cabbage and other cruciferous plants. It has become a significant problem for OSR growers, with 2024 marking ...