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 ...

It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And what kind of bug bit you? The answers aren't so easy to figure out. Even for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. It’s common to notice a sudden itch or ...

Spiders are beneficial to the environment. Fear of these insects is common, but—believe it or not—most spiders cannot hurt humans. However, the brown recluse spider is a dangerous exception. The ...

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 ...

Don't let the bedbugs bite. Seriously. Summer is here and that means it's time to start traveling. And traveling means staying in hotels, motels, vacation homes, and other places that aren't yours.