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 ...

A bed bug outbreak has reportedly been detected at a Google office in Manhattan, raising concerns among employees about ...

For some people, the sight of a spider egg sac is incredibly unsettling. They may be tempted to immediately destroy or remove ...

Baldwin offers these tips to eliminate or reduce the areas where midges can breed and limit exposure to their bites: Keep ...

There are over 3,000 stick insect species, including a recently discovered species in Australia’s Wet Tropics. Learn more ...

The spike is a public health concern because Lyme disease can lead to life-threatening medical problems if left untreated.

Black widow spiders live in cool, dark places. Know how to spot brown widows. Keep them away from your home, avoid a bite. What to know in Mississippi ...

Iceland was one of the only mosquito-free places in the world, at least according to its records. Not anymore.

An invasive ant species native to East Asia has spread to every corner of North Carolina, and it can cause health and ...

Even if two family members struggle with the same condition, the journeys can be different. In the case of mother-daughter ...

CDC warns that a parasitic illness called Chagas disease is now endemic — or always present — in several states. Biting insects called kissing bugs have been identified in 32 states, predominantly in ...

Encountering a garden snake is often a sign of a healthy ecosystem, with many species being harmless and beneficial pest ...