You wake up with mysterious red bumps on your skin, and despite searching every inch of your bedroom, you can't find a single bug. This frustrating scenario plays out in countless homes every night, ...

The importance of being able to identify and treat bug bites and stings can not be understated. They can range from minor nuisances to medical emergencies requiring immediate attention, health experts ...

It’s summertime in Florida and that brings many wonderful things like long days at the beach, pool, lake or one of the state’s thousands of freshwater springs. But summer also brings more bugs, and ...

Common insect bites can come from mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums. Experts outline key ways to figure out which insect bite you have. Treatment for these insect bites is the same: topical or oral ...

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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 ...

Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it’s a bug that bites, all bets are off. Of course, a slew of different bugs can cruise around your place, making it tough to ...

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 ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...