Here’s how to treat bites from bugs and lower the risk you’ll become their next meal. (Photo illustration: Ivana Cruz for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) It’s an unfortunate side effect of summer ...

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 ...

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 ...

(NewsNation) — Bed bugs are hard to see, but they pack a punch when they bite, leaving behind small, itchy marks. They are not known to spread diseases to humans, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Most people have, at some point, discovered mysterious bites that leave red, itchy welts on their skin. The most common culprits of these irritations are no-see-ums and bed bugs—but what’s the ...

“Chiggers are an outdoor biting pest. They feed once, and will not reproduce indoors and have continuous generations,” says entomologist Jody Green, at the University of Nebraska. They are typically ...

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 ...

You can use anti-itch creams and antihistamines to help treat bug bites and stings at home. Identifying the type of bite or sting is important for choosing the best treatment. Insect repellents, such ...

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, ...

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 ...

Bed bug bites can prove highly irritable. While they usually clear up on their own in a week or so, if a bed bug infestation remains, it’s likely you’ll continue to get bitten. Bed bug bites can be ...

It’s an unfortunate side effect of summer fun: Bugs want to join in too. But you don’t just notice bugs more in the summer — they’re actually more active this time of year. “Bugs gain their metabolic ...