Summer brings lots of great stuff — sun, warm weather, vacations and beach days — but it also brings some unpleasant and unwanted critters. Namely, mosquitoes. In a season where people want to be ...

Common insect bites can come from mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums. Experts outline key ways to figure out which insect bite you have. Treatment for these insect bites is the same: topical or oral ...

With warm weather and longer days also comes the beginning of tick season. Tick season has already started in many parts of the U.S. and if you like being outdoors, you should be taking precautions.

Mosquito bites can cause significant discomfort and itching in children, sometimes leading to an exaggerated allergic reaction known as skeeter syndrome. The article outlines steps for treating bites, ...

I remember, as a young child in the South, walking onto a carpet and having my feet covered in little black dots. At first, I ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WGHP) — They’re tiny parasites that feed on ...

It can be jarring to discover you have a new bug bite, let alone several bug bites. And if it doesn’t look like you’re dealing with mosquito bites, it’s fair to wonder if you could have bed bug or ...

Chances are the rattlesnake you encountered on your hike or in your driveway was headed to work. Like humans, snakes have their routines. They forage for breakfast, meet up with potential mates and ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached the highest rate in six years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The effects of climate change, including milder winters ...

Having an itchy bug bite can drive you nuts and make you willing to do anything to resolve it. Thankfully, there are several bug bite treatments to soothe the scratching. While most of these ...

How can I prevent tick bites? Ticks can be active any time temperatures exceed 39°F, increasing year-round exposure in parks, lawns and even on buildings. Ticks are no longer limited to wooded areas ...