Learn how to recognize bite patterns, distinguish them from other insect bites, and know what steps to take if you suspect an ...

Q: After coming back from a recent vacation, I’ve noticed some bites on my arms and legs. I’m worried that I could have picked up bed bugs from my hotel! I’ve only been back for a week, so I don’t ...

The thought of bed bugs lurking in your pillows is enough to give anyone nightmares. Bed bugs survive on human blood and like to linger close enough to us that they can feed easily without detection - ...

Bedbugs are small, flat insects that feed on the blood of people and animals while they sleep -- and they’re causing some anxiety in France. The French government has had to work to calm a nation as ...

Bedbugs are "widespread" in Paris, according to the city's deputy mayor. Bedbug bites can show up as red raised, slightly swollen areas on the skin. Always check for bedbugs on unfamiliar beds, and ...

You wake up with mysterious red bumps on your skin, and despite searching every inch of your bedroom, you can't find a single bug. This frustrating scenario plays out in countless homes every night, ...

Bug bites that become infected may develop symptoms like warmth, redness, swelling, and pain. Though you may need treatment, infections from bug bites are usually temporary. Rarely, infections can ...

“Chiggers are an outdoor biting pest. They feed once, and will not reproduce indoors and have continuous generations,” says entomologist Jody Green, at the University of Nebraska. They are typically ...

Environment often indicates culprit, not appearance of bug bite alone. Mosquito, flea and bed bug bites remain most common across California. Clean, avoid scratching and monitor bites for infection or ...

While there isn't exactly a bed bug season, experts say the bloodsucking pests thrive during warmer summer months. With more trips away from home often planned for warmer weather, it's more important ...

As summer kicks off, many South Carolinians will soon travel for vacation. Plenty will bring back memories of fun and happiness. Some could also bring back a gross, unwanted visitor. With the return ...