As far as dangers in the outdoors go, getting a few chigger bites isn’t exactly on par with stumbling upon a hornet’s nest or, say, a bear. Yet for those who have had the misfortune of meeting these ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. While they may vary in their exact symptoms, bug bites tend to be ...

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 ...

As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park, or a trip to the countryside to immerse ourselves in natural surroundings. The summer can be wonderful, but all too ...

You spray yourself with bug spray or fire up a citronella candle before your outdoor BBQ, but sometimes those pesky little bugs can still find you. When a bug like a mosquito bites you, it injects a ...

As if all the biting bugs that are visible to the naked eye weren’t nuisance enough during the summer, the tiny chigger is nearly impossible to spot and produces giant welts that are maddeningly itchy ...

While bees make most people scream, thrash their arms, and run, the ‘lil buzzers aren’t really out to get you. In fact, they’d rather not bother with you at all, provided you leave them alone. However ...

Summer is on its way, which, without proper prevention techniques, can mean bug bites. Itchy, red bumps are a problem that can be caused by bites from mosquitoes, chiggers, fleas, bedbugs or a host of ...

Mosquitoes live for only a few weeks, but in that time, they can do a lot of damage. The mosquito is considered the world’s deadliest animal, killing more people per year than any other creature, ...

With all this talk about an increase in bed bugs in cities across the United States, what do bed bug bites look like, how can they be treated, and what should I ...

Bugs are surprisingly good at biting before you realize what’s happening. But by the time you feel that signature pinch or sting, they’ve often moved on. That can make it tough to know what kind of ...

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 ...