These ancient arthropods are commonly found in snow at this time of year. Here's what gave them the nickname "snow flea." ...

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service said that snow fleas, or springtails, aren't here to wreck havoc. See what they do.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Becoming a meal for a hungry flea probably isn’t on your to-do list, but flea bites can and do happen to ...

A South Lake Tahoe resident tested positive for plague, health officials reported Tuesday. Officials said they believe the individual was bitten by a flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.

Environment often indicates culprit, not appearance of bug bite alone. Mosquito, flea and bed bug bites remain most common across California. Clean, avoid scratching and monitor bites for infection or ...