A UMass study found that rabbit ticks, which don't typically bite humans, can be carriers for a bacteria similar to the ...

People should be aware of the risks of ticks in the outdoors and take steps to protect themselves, such as checking for ticks ...

Mosquito bites are distressingly familiar, but what about all those other mysterious, red, itchy spots that show up in summer ...

Use insect repellent • Apply an EPA-registered repellent on exposed skin. Find a repellent product that is right for you. • ...

Backyard and indoor bugs can be a nuisance. Here's what to do to keep mosquitoes, ticks, yellow jackets, and ants away.

If you think ticks are bad this year, you wouldn't be wrong, according to University of Dubuque researchers. They say shorter ...

According to MDHHS, Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most common tick-borne disease in ...

Black drawing salve is a traditional remedy used to address various skin conditions. I make mine to use for tick bites, ants bites and mosquito bites that cause itchy skin and irritation. Plus, it’s ...

Five million Australians have allergies. How can parents know if their child has one? And how is an intolerance different?

Fever, nausea, severe skin rashes, altered consciousness, and even death can result from being infected by RMSF, and it can ...