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 ...

The recent attack by a swarm of yellowjackets on a group of children in Stamford reminds us to be aware of the dangers of insect stings. Most insect stings have only short-lived symptoms, such as ...

In the wake of the death of the contractor stung by wasps, there have been many questions about how common that is and what can be done to prevent it. A Cary doctor said that while severe reactions to ...

Dr. David Golden answers the question: 'Bee Sting Provokes Swelling?' — -- Question: If I was stung by a bee and just had local swelling, does that mean I am at high risk for a more severe ...

An invasive species of carnivorous ants from Asia has established populations across approximately 20 states, creating a growing public health concern as the insects cause severe allergic reactions in ...

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, ...

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 ...

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stinging insect activity rises in the summer along with the risks they pose to those who spend time outdoors. With more than half a million emergency room visits ...

The Asian needle ant, an invasive species first spotted in the U.S. over 90 years ago, is surging through the Southeast U.S. and the Eastern seaboard Clarence Holmes Wildlife / Alamy The Asian needle ...

ATLANTA - You may have seen some of the recent headlines: "Potentially deadly ants reported in 17 states," "Asian needle ants with a potentially fatal sting have spread across multiple states," ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Think your summer is all sunshine and sweet tea? Not if North Carolina’s most notorious bugs have anything to say about it. The state ...