Does spit really help with a mosquito bite? And onion with a bee sting? An expert gives answers on how to respond to common insect attacks. Andrea Warnecke/dpa It could be such a wonderful summer's ...

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 ...

Dr. Dylan Wyatt, an emergency medicine physician at Aspirus-St. Luke’s, shares how manage those pesky insect bites and stings. How should we take care of insect bites? Dr. Dylan: Flies, Mosquitoes, ...

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 ...

When summer arrives, so do the insects. The buzzing of mosquitoes, the stinging of wasps, and the occasional bite from a pesky bug can quickly turn a pleasant outdoor day into a nightmare. If you ...

The prevalence of Lyme disease has increased over time, Claborn says, as people often fail to recognize common tick signs. Historically, ticks were a rampant issue for those living in heavily wooded ...

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 ...

Whether you first notice a sharp pinch, a nagging itch, or a painful sting, discovering a brand-new bug bite—sometimes instantly, but often only days later—is no fun. Some ache, some beg to be ...

Insects may be small, but some of them have a pack of powerful punch. From sting-venoms to disease transmission, certain ...

An estimated 10 people die every year after being stung by a bee or a wasp 🐝 Warm temperatures across the UK have mean more of us are enjoying time outside. This increases our risk of being bitten or ...

When pets venture outside, there are so many things they are eager to explore and sniff. While most outside adventures are harmless, some encounters can leave a lasting sting. Making sure the yard is ...