It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And ...

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

Bugs are surprisingly good at biting before you realize what’s happening. But by the time you feel that signature pinch or sting, they’ve often moved on. That can make it tough to know what ...

Infected bug bites may require a course of antibiotics. Seek urgent medical treatment if you develop red skin streaks, the bite area spreads, your pain worsens, or you develop symptoms of sepsis.

It's rare to actually spot a bed bug — they're about the size of an apple seed — but their bites will be very itchy. You may also notice red or rusty colored stains on your sheets, which will ...

A MUM begged doctors to amputate her leg after ‘bug bites’ turned out to be a flesh-rotting disease. Teresa Jones told how ...

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 ...

Bedbug and chigger bites may look similar ... You may find evidence of bed bugs if you notice brown or red spots on your sheets. You may also smell something sweet and musty if bed bugs are ...

Wearing long sleeves and pants, never going barefoot, and avoiding insect-infested areas and nests will prevent most bites and stings. Spend enough time outdoors, though, and one day you'll likely ...

Note: Cover your workspace and protect your clothing to avoid unwanted stains from the insect dye. Bites or stings from certain bugs, such as red fire ants or bees, can be extra irritating. The reason ...