They’re tiny parasites that feed on the blood of mammals, and they can spread dozens of diseases.  With the weather getting ...

Alexandria launched its Tick Bite Prevention Campaign to help residents prevent tick-borne illnesses. This spring, Alexandria ...

Summertime brings sunshine, more hours outside and an increased risk of bug bites and stings. Insects like mosquitoes, ticks, bees and spiders are often harmless, but sometimes their bites and stings ...

Comparing bug bite photos isn’t a perfect science, but it may help to give you a clue. To help you play detective, we included pictures of bites and stings from the most common insects you’ll ...

Insect bites and stings are no longer just a holiday nuisance - they're becoming an increasing concern closer to home.

Mosquito and tick season is approaching, and experts say a single bite from an infected insect could leave people seriously ill. Experts say protecting yourself from bites is the best thing you can do ...

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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 ...

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Four aircraft will spray flooded woodlots over 7-10 days using BTI, a naturally-occurring bacterium that targets mosquito ...

Discover the 25 insects that call human bodies their home. Learn about these tiny inhabitants, their symptoms, and how to ...