Learning to identify bug bites and stings will help you get the right treatment. We break down the bites of mosquitos, fleas, ...

The U.S. is on alert for dengue fever during the busy spring break season as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to rise globally. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba, Colombia, and ...

Both bug bites and hives can cause red, itchy bumps on your skin. While it can be difficult to tell them apart, learning key features and characteristics of each can help. Hives and bug bites are ...

Once found mainly in New England and pockets of the Midwest, disease-spreading ticks are now appearing in more places across the U.S. Emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest levels ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — As warm weather returns and schools let out, the outdoors becomes a favorite destination. But with summer fun comes a seasonal nuisance — mosquitoes and ticks. The Toledo-Lucas County ...

Merced reports two West Nile human cases this year; abatement urges bite prevention. Eliminate standing water and report neglected pools to reduce mosquito breeding. Use EPA-approved repellents like ...

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 ...