From mosquito repellents to DEET-free bug spray, these gadgets will help keep your space insect-free this summer.

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“Dust mites are a major cause of indoor allergies because they produce waste, in the form of feces or dead skin, right inside ...

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Because I’m vigilant about ticks, the same strategies the help guard against them also work for chiggers. I don’t recall any episodes with chiggers when I’m prepared for ticks. However ...

Itchy welts can be confusing. Learn to identify common bug bites and get expert advice on treatment and when to seek medical help.

While Lyme disease gets the most attention – and affects the most people – there are other tick-borne bacteria and diseases that have also been found spreading in the U.S.

For 11-year-old Jake Diaz, being outside is complicated. He loves playing golf, but he worries about ticks, because he’s lived with Lyme disease for more than half of his life. “It kind of ...

While a bite is generally harmless, it is possible that ticks carry and transmit diseases to humans. Stack the odds in your favour by knowing how to reduce the likelihood of a bite, and how to safely ...

The region has the highest rate of Lyme disease in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.