Bug bites seem to be the universe’s way of slapping us on the wrist for our trivial wrongs. Jaywalking? Bug bite. Didn’t hold the elevator for someone? Bug bite. Bad tipper? Three bug bites. It’s just ...

Growing up, whenever I had mosquito bites, they quickly became itchy, inflamed bumps on my skin. One summer, a bite on my foot got so bad I couldn’t wear anything but open-toed shoes for the greater ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Bug bites and stings are a routine part of summer, especially during outdoor activities like hiking, gardening, or spending time in the backyard. While most cause only mild ...

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 ...

Tick bites often go unnoticed at first, but they can carry serious health risks. These tiny parasites can carry diseases such ...

Bugs. The ecosystem can't survive without them, but they sure do know how to ruin a good time. Roasting (and eating lots of) s'mores is less fun when bugs are biting you, but summer fun after sundown ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it’s a bug that bites, all bets ...

After a long day out and about in California, you may notice a few bug bites on your leg. What caused those red, itchy bumps? Was it a mosquito, a spider or something worse? In California, there are ...

As temperatures rise and outdoor activities increase, medical experts are warning about a surge in dangerous bug bites and stings. While most encounters with insects result in minor irritation, some ...

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, ...

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 ...