A major travel hotspot was just named the worst U.S. city for bed bug infestations — a title it’s held for six years in a row ...

The city of L.A. is asking the county Public Health Department to take greater action to address vermin infestations at the ...

Despite their name, booklice are not actually lice, and they have nothing to do with human or pet infestations. Booklice, ...

Inviting people over and making them feel relaxed in a home you feel proud of—it’s all wonderful. Sadly, not everyone got the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Welcome to Indiana. Don't let the bed bugs bite. Three Indiana cities are among the 50 cities with the highest rate of bed bug infestations in 2026, according to pest control company Orkin.

While children are busy enjoying puddles and playgrounds, the monsoon season can bring a new set of worries for parents. Wet ...

Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States on June 3, pet owners and shelters alike have expressed concern about what this ...

Our next story takes us to Germany, where authorities have closed parks and playgrounds, not because of extreme heat but because of poisonous caterpillars. Didn't see that coming. Esme Nicholson ...

The new rules require any domestic animal entering Missouri from a state that contains an infested zone to get a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection completed within 14 days of entry. Missouri ...

SINGAPORE – Operations at French bakery Paul’s outlet at the Paragon mall in Orchard Road have been suspended for two weeks owing to cockroach infestation. In a media reply, the Singapore Food Agency ...