You're likely to notice more mosquitoes this season, and that matters because several species that carry dangerous viruses are expanding their range and season. Health officials urge taking simple ...

Comparing bug bite photos isn’t a perfect science, but it may help to give you a clue. To help you play detective, we included pictures of bites and stings from the most common insects you’ll ...

Bug bites that become infected may develop symptoms like warmth, redness, swelling, and pain. Though you may need treatment, infections from bug bites are usually temporary. Rarely, infections can ...

It’s summertime in Florida and that brings many wonderful things like long days at the beach, pool, lake or one of the state’s thousands of freshwater springs. But summer also brings more bugs, and ...

The importance of being able to identify and treat bug bites and stings can not be understated. They can range from minor nuisances to medical emergencies requiring immediate attention, health experts ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it’s a bug that bites, all bets ...

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 ...

Talk about being bitten by the travel bug. A newlywed’s honeymoon took a terrifying turn when insect bites triggered an “insane reaction” that left her legs and feet covered in pus-filled blisters so ...