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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
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
I woke up covered in a painful rash. A caterpillar with toxic hairs was to blame.
I live in Maine where Browntail moths are prevalent. I woke up one morning covered head to toe with…
Conz Preti
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
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
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
Tick-borne diseases are back. Here's the best way to check for tick bites this summer.
Tick bites can spread illnesses like Lyme disease, babesiosis, and Powassan virus — but you can sto…
Andrea Michelson
I had a rash on my arm that I thought was from a bug bite. After 2 years and countless appointments with 10 doctors, I finally got a lupus diagnosis.
When I was a freshman in high school, I had what I thought was a rash from a bug bite. It took two …
Taneia Surles
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
A researcher had trouble getting mosquitoes to bite him after eating lots of garlic. Here are the factors that keep these insects away.
A researcher who was trying to attract mosquitoes to his hand said he couldn't get them to come bec…
Ariel Schwartz
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
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
Veterinarians share 10 things you should never do when taking your dog on a walk
Some things you should never do on a dog walk include approaching unfamiliar pets, using an extenda…
Sophia Mitrokostas
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
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…
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
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
We asked a dermatologist about the mystery marks on Trump's hands. Here's what he said.
Donald Trump recently displayed mysterious red marks on his hands. A dermatologist said they were p…
Julia Pugachevsky
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
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…