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 ...

When summer arrives, so do the insects. The buzzing of mosquitoes, the stinging of wasps, and the occasional bite from a pesky bug can quickly turn a pleasant outdoor day into a nightmare. If you ...

A MAN has been hospitalised after a possible false widow spider bite left his hand “the size of a bowling ball”. Chris Keegan ...

While everyone’s immune system causes different reactions to bug bites, certain insects will leave signature marks or reactions behind that can help identify what attacked you. Keep in mind that some ...

Bug bites seem to be the universe’s way of slapping us on the wrist for our trivial wrongs. Jaywalking? Bug bite. Didn’t hold the elevator for someone? Bug bite. Bad tipper? Three bug bites. It’s just ...

ATLANTA - The season for insect stings is upon us in Georgia. Summer in the South means lots of sunshine, long, hot days and, Atlanta allergist Dr. Kasey Lanier says, a rise in insect stings and bites ...

Bugs. The ecosystem can't survive without them, but they sure do know how to ruin a good time. Roasting (and eating lots of) s'mores is less fun when bugs are biting you, but summer fun after sundown ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Bug bites and stings are a routine part of summer, especially during outdoor activities like hiking, gardening, or spending time in the backyard. While most cause only mild ...

Mosquito bites are distressingly familiar. But, unfortunately, they’re not the only menace threatening to wreak havoc with your summer. Here’s how to protect yourself against the most dangerous bugs.

The irritation from insect bites can leave people searching for quick relief, especially when faced with a seemingly endless array of products in drugstore aisles. While many over-the-counter ...

Chiggers are microscopic so tiny that theyre almost invisible but theres nothing small about the effect of their bite, which causes major itching and discomfort. Sometimes called harvest mites or red ...

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.