Do mosquito-repellent plants really work? Buzzing past your ear as you lounge on the patio, leaving welts on your kids’ ankles as they play in the grass, preventing you from sleeping with their ...

Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.

Of cats who test positive for heartworms, around 75–80% self-cure, while the others will succumb to the disease. Around 10% ...

While most cases of bug bites can be managed at home, some symptoms are more serious and should prompt patients to seek ...

Here’s how to tell the difference between mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums by their bites and how to treat and prevent ...

Of course, the best way to stop mosquito bites is to prevent them in the first place by using an effective insect repellent.

When your cat bites you, it is not just a random attempt from your furry friend; instead, it is packed with meaning. Understanding the reasons behind this behavior helps spot stress, hunger ...

Swelling, redness, itching, sometimes even fever. What to know about the severe allergic reaction from mosquito bites called skeeter syndrome.

How to treat mosquito bites If bitten by a mosquito, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aka CDC, recommends washing the bite area with soap and water.

A Maryland dermatologist shares tips for treating small cuts and scrapes, and pesky bug bites during the summer.