"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 ...

Most people have, at some point, discovered mysterious bites that leave red, itchy welts on their skin. The most common culprits of these irritations are no-see-ums and bed bugs—but what’s the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most of us aren’t experts at bug identification—especially because most common house insects look alike.

The vast majority of insect bites and stings are not dangerous. But it’s important to know what reactions, symptoms or changes should be evaluated by a medical professional and which ones can be cared ...

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 ...

Once spotted, you'll want a speedy way to get rid of water bugs, even if it’s just a solo specimen you’ve spotted scurrying away. Knowing how to get rid of water bugs is important not only because ...

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.

I once read that activated charcoal can help take the sting out of insect bites, and I’ve found that it works pretty well on mosquito welts. But be warned, it’s messy. I use activated charcoal ...