10 dangerous insects that can damage your home (and more)

Warmer weather doesn’t just bring sunshine. It also brings bugs. And while most insects are harmless (and important to the ...

The simple trick that can stop a mosquito bite from itching

It’s hard to think about much else when you have a fresh mosquito bite you’re desperate to scratch. The insatiable itch, the ...
The State

Parasitic “kissing bugs” in SC will be more active soon. What to know about the dangerous insects

Kissing bugs carry a disease that can spread to humans. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention There are enough pesky little insects in South Carolina to worry about, like ...

Insect bites: How to identify and treat

Gardeners must balance the rewards of their trade with the risks; you can grow wonderful flowers and vegetables, but you’re ...

Bedbugs in your home? How to get rid of them for good

Finding bedbugs can be traumatic. Learn how to identify, remove, and prevent these pests from returning to your home.
Audacy on MSN

What's biting you lately on warm and muggy New Orleans nights? Well, one of three culprits

What's biting you lately on warm and muggy New Orleans nights? Well, one of three culprits ...

Birmingham City Council issues update after toddler 'bitten by bed bugs' at hotel

The council said it was 'sorry to hear' of the family's experience and expected the 'highest standards' from its temporary ...

Toddler 'screaming and crying every night' as couple complain of 'bed bugs' at Birmingham hotel

Their son has reportedly suffered 'bed bug bites' during their first experience living independently in temporary housing ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Scientists just pinpointed a 'stop-scratching' signal in the nervous system — a molecule called TRPV4 tells the brain enough is enough

Anyone who has ever had a mosquito bite knows the paradox: scratching feels good for a second, then the itch roars back worse ...