One of the easiest ways to repel mosquitoes from your next barbecue is by lighting a citronella candle. “Citronella candles ...

Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things ...

Mosquitoes, those tiny bedroom vampires that feed on your blood and create an unbearable cacophony in your eardrums, leave ...

Discover why scratching bug bites worsens irritation and inflammation, supported by research on immune responses and itch ...

At this time of year, all it takes is one evening without insect repellent - and suddenly you're dealing with a red, itchy mosquito bite that's begging to be scratched. Before you head online and find ...

It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And what kind of bug bit you? The answers aren't so easy to figure out. Even for ...

Chigger and bed bug bites may look similar to the naked eye. They both feed off humans and can leave a trail of bumps on your skin. This can cause itchiness and overall skin irritation. However, this ...

If these suckers always seem to make a beeline for your flesh, you’ll want to read this before heading outdoors this summer.

As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park, or a trip to the countryside to immerse ourselves in natural surroundings. The summer can be wonderful, but all too ...

Kalamazoo County's Health & Community Services confirms Jamestown Canyon Virus in mosquitoes, urging residents to follow ...

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 ...

A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin. Now researchers better understand why even a ...