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Mosquitoes carrying a virus that causes paralysis and death are becoming immune to common bug sprays
Mosquitos that carry the West Nile virus are increasingly unharmed by insecticides. As they become …
Kate Hull
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13 common bug bites and how to spot them
From tick bites to wasp and hornet stings, each bug leaves behind distinct marks and symptoms that …
Sophia Mitrokostas
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Bedbugs and spider bites can both make you itch. Here's how to tell which one you have.
It's important to identify if your bites are from bedbugs.Aleksey Boyko/Shutterstock
Sophia Mitrokostas
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How to identify and treat bed bug bites
Bed bug bites are itchy bumps that appear in clusters on your skin. While harmless, it's important …
Kelly Burch,Mona Gohara
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Why mosquito bites itch and 5 home remedies to soothe the pain
When a mosquito bites you, they deposit a small amount of saliva onto your skin which triggers your…
Ashley Laderer,Debra Jaliman
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Are you allergic to mosquito bites? How to recognize the signs of skeeter syndrome and when to get help
Skeeter syndrome is a rare allergic reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause red, swollen lesion…
Molly Glick,Jason R. McKnight
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Reports of bed bug infestations in Paris are so bad the government is deploying sniffer dogs to inspect trains
Dozens have reported bed bugs in Paris subway cars and movie theaters over the last week, prompting…
Katie Hawkinson
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How to treat a spider bite and when to seek medical attention
To treat a spider bite, you'll usually be able to treat it like any other bug bite. Most spider bit…
Hannah Roberts
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How to treat flea bites and get rid of fleas in your home
To treat flea bites, you can take measures to reduce the itchiness - but you may also need to fully…
Erin Heger,Sharleen St. Surin…
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How to spot a tick bite, and what to do if you develop a tick-borne illness
Tick bites are nearly impossible to feel, which is why it's important to check for them after spend…
Erin Heger,Mona Gohara
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The best remedies to treat a bee sting and stop the pain quickly
Most home remedies for treating bee stings, like applying honey or apple cider vinegar, lack scient…
Erin Heger,Jason R. McKnight
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What bedbug bites look like and how to avoid them while traveling, as Paris hit by outbreak
Bedbugs are "widespread" in the French capital according to Paris' deputy mayor.
Serafina Kenny
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8 signs your bug bite may need medical attention
Redness and itchiness are pretty typical for most mosquito, tick, or spider bites. But some bug bit…
Molly Thomson
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How to treat a spider bite and when to seek medical attention
To treat a spider bite, you'll usually be able to treat it like any other bug bite. Most spider bit…
Hannah Roberts
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6 home remedies for mosquito bites to stop your itch and provide relief
These home remedies for mosquito bites are a good alternative when you don't have hydrocortisone cr…
Honah Liles
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How to soothe an itchy mosquito bite and make it heal faster
To get rid of mosquito bites, use calamine lotion, antihistamine medication, or home remedies like …
Kelly Burch
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I've had bedbugs four times. I learned to act fast, trust the bug-sniffing dog, and invest in a mattress protector.
Panic is in the air after reports of a bedbug infestation in Paris. Here's what you should do if yo…
Rebecca Fishbein
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How to identify and treat bed bug bites
To treat bed bug bites, you'll want to reduce the itch and take measures to get rid of the bed bugs…
Kelly Burch
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How to treat and prevent chigger bites
To treat chigger bites, you'll need to reduce the annoying itch and refrain from the urge to scratc…
Erin Heger
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Skeeter syndrome is a rare condition that makes you allergic to mosquito bites — here's how to tell if you have it
People with skeeter syndrome who are allergic to mosquito bites often experience red lesions or swe…