Bugs that bite are a growing problem. Not only do their bites sting and itch but more and more of them also carry harmful, even deadly, diseases, such as the West Nile virus and Lyme disease. It's time to bite back. Armed with just the right repellents--new formulations ...
Understanding Bed Bug BitesBed bugs are small, reddish-brown, parasitic insects about the size of an apple seed that feed on human blood, typically during the night. Their bites often appear on exposed areas such as the neck, shoulders, arms, and lower legs. Reactions vary significantly: some...
How to Treat Bug Bites Naturally This Mosquito Season Have you ever wondered why bug bites itch and sting? A tiny amount of saliva is released under the skin and the itching and stinging is an allergic reaction. Even with the tips above, you and your family may end up with a bite or ...
Learn to identify ticks, poisonous spiders, fleas, chiggers, and other bugs in this WebMD slideshow. See what their bites and stings look like -- and how to find relief.
Mosquito bites appear as flesh, pink, or red-colored bumps on the skin and range in size from a few millimeters to a few centimeters. These bumps are usually harmless; the swelling and itch can last for a couple of days. Sometimes these bites cause local inflammatory reactions that appear ...
Lice Bites Bite Appearance:Bites in pubic hair, armpit, or eyebrow. Bluish-grey skin reactions sores and a small red bump. Bite Symptoms:Itching that often gets worse at night. Tiny white eggs called nits may be found in hair Notes:Itching may start soon after getting bitten or it may no...
6 Ways to Remedy Bug Bites and Stings Herbs: Plantain. Yes, that little wide-leaved plant in your yard is fantastic for relieving the itch of mosquitoes and other bites. When bit, grab a fresh leaf (that has not been sprayed) and either mash it in a bowl with a little bit of wate...
Brown recluse bites are usually painless, but some may feel like a mild bee sting. Symptoms of a brown recluse bug bite include severe pain at the site of the bite that develops about four hours after the bite, followed by severe itching, nausea, vomiting, fever, and muscle pain. See a...
Brown recluse bites are usually painless, but some may feel like a mild bee sting. Symptoms of a brown recluse bug bite include severe pain at the site of the bite that develops about four hours after the bite, followed by severe itching, nausea, vomiting, fever, and muscle pain. See a...
If mosquitoes, bees and all sorts of other creepy-crawlies that come out in the summer too often leave you at the wrong end of a bite or sting, consider buying your own Bug Bite Thing, a tool we reviewed that provides relief for itchy, bothersome bites.