Have you been swatting pesky mosquitoes and scratching those bug bites like crazy as of late? Unfortunately for Delaware, the mosquito mayhem is far from over. Delaware is a very mosquito-prone state ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. Various brands of repellent are seen in a pharmacy in Sao Paulo, Brazil ...

With the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors — which also means a greater risk of itchy skin conditions. Bug bites and stings are naturally more prevalent in the warmer weather, which ...

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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 ...

Learning to identify bug bites and stings will help you get the right treatment. We break down the bites of mosquitos, fleas, ...

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 ...

Just like adults and kids, babies need protection against the bites of mosquitoes and ticks. But a baby’s sensitive skin means that choosing an insect repellent for them requires a bit of extra care.

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 ...

Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it’s a bug that bites, all bets are off. Of course, a slew of different bugs can cruise around your place, making it tough to ...

Both bug bites and hives can cause red, itchy bumps on your skin. While it can be difficult to tell them apart, learning key features and characteristics of each can help. Hives and bug bites are ...