Skeeter syndrome is a rare allergic reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause red, swollen lesions and a low-grade fever.

These pictures of common bug bites can help you figure out what bit you, and how you should seek treatment.

When a mosquito bites, it uses a very thin mouthparts, similar to a needle, which pierces the skin and draws blood. During this action, it releases saliva, which is recognized by our body as a foreign ...

With warmer weather here, we’re not the only ones welcoming the change. Mosquitoes thrive as the temperatures rise, and you may notice they’re ramping up. “Mosquitoes start to become more active as ...

Eliminate standing water around your property to reduce mosquito breeding grounds. There are no vaccines or treatments for mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus. Summer brings lots of great ...

Regardless of how you react to mosquito bites, doctors agree there’s one thing you shouldn’t do when you get a bite. View ...

Nothing can ruin a summer night quite like itchy mosquito bites, especially if you’re someone they find to be “tasty.” Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the ...

It’s summertime in Florida and that brings many wonderful things like long days at the beach, pool, lake or one of the state’s thousands of freshwater springs. But summer also brings more bugs, and ...

The presence of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Marion County following a routine mosquito trapping and testing. The positive result comes from a mosquito sample collected in Prospect, according ...

CHEYENNE – With mosquito season ramping up, the Wyoming Department of Health urges people to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer to help prevent West Nile virus (WNV) infection. “We ...

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 ...

A Dutch music festival turned into a mosquito lab, revealing how beer, weed, sleep and sunscreen affect your bite appeal.