ST. LOUIS — If you always seem to be the one covered in itchy red mosquito bites while your friends remain untouched, you’re not imagining it. Research shows that about 20% of people consistently ...

For starters, a mosquito can transmit pathogens at the probing stage, which happens before it starts feeding. "It kind of ...

Surprising facts about summer’s least favorite insect. — -- intro: Thanks to West Nile virus, mosquitoes have been in the news lately—and likely all over your backyard—but how much do you really ...

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(WJW) – Most people experience mild discomfort and itchiness when bitten by a mosquito, but if you have an extreme reaction, you may have what is called “Skeeter syndrome.” An article from University ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD 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 ...

Mosquitoes are those annoying buzzing pests that would never leave your side. Especially if you enter a dark room, or sit around a dark corner of the house for a long time, you would inevitably spot ...

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 ...