Chigger bites can resemble other insect bites but tend to itch more intensely. Here’s more about how they look, what to do if ...

It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And what kind of bug bit you? The answers aren't so easy to figure out. Even for ...

It’s summertime in Florida and that brings many wonderful things like long days at the beach, pool, lake or one of the state’s thousands of freshwater springs. But summer also brings more bugs, and ...

Both bug bites and hives can cause red, itchy bumps on your skin. While it can be difficult to tell them apart, learning key features and characteristics of each can help. Hives and bug bites are ...

Insects called "oak leaf itch mites" may be to blame for a spread of red bug bites this summer – and cicadas are serving as unwitting accomplices. Also known by their scientific name Pyemotes herfsi, ...

Most people have, at some point, discovered mysterious bites that leave red, itchy welts on their skin. The most common culprits of these irritations are no-see-ums and bed bugs—but what’s the ...

The mystery bug bite is a common conundrum humans face, especially during spring and summer or after long bouts spent outdoors. Identifying insect bites with pictures can help you narrow down exactly ...

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 ...