Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

People are starting to notice a lot of rashy bite marks, and that's apparently caused by itch mites who are feeding off the cicada eggs.

Do you know what chigger bites look like? The tiny mites — also called berry bugs — may leave behind small, itchy red bumps. While it's easy to confuse chigger bites for other types of insect ...

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Labor Day! Last call for the public pool, for that big, extended family barbeque - and to finally deal with an enemy that has bugged all your other summer outings. If you've been feeling hassled ...

Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

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Do you know what chigger bites look like? The tiny mites — also called berry bugs — may leave behind small, itchy red bumps. While it's easy to confuse chigger bites for other types of insect ...