Treating a bug bite or sting will usually relieve symptoms of pain, itching, swelling, and minor irritation. The first step is to better understand the type of insects common to North America and what ...

What to know, what to watch for, and when to act.

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 ...

None of us go unscathed when it comes to the discomforts that come with enjoying the outdoors during the summer. Whether you're camping, frolicking at the beach or gardening in your backyard, a day of ...

Common insect bites can come from mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums. Experts outline key ways to figure out which insect bite you have. Treatment for these insect bites is the same: topical or oral ...

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 is home to a variety of insects that either bite or sting in the ...

SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – Bites from wasps, spiders, ants and ticks can be painful, but they can also be dangerous and even life-threatening. Over-the-counter painkillers and hydrocortisone cream can ...

You just returned from a trip, unpacked your bags, and settled back into your routine. But sometimes a souvenir comes home ...

In Louisiana, pesky bug bites are far too common — even into fall and sometimes winter. There’s no escaping mosquitoes. Even a cold winter won’t keep the stinging, biting creatures away for long.

With most insect stings and some bites, the biggest concern is an allergic reaction soon afterward, say experts such as Mike Merchant, Texas A&M extension urban entomologist, and Karen Houpt, ...