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, ...

While bees make most people scream, thrash their arms, and run, the ‘lil buzzers aren’t really out to get you. In fact, they’d rather not bother with you at all, provided you leave them alone. However ...

A family was banned from boarding their flight because airline staff were suspicious of insect bites on their son’s leg. Expat Jonathan Arthur, 34, and his wife Xun Sun, 35, were flying from Shanghai ...

Here’s how to treat bites from bugs and lower the risk you’ll become their next meal. (Photo illustration: Ivana Cruz for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) It’s an unfortunate side effect of summer ...

British Airways staff were concerned about a baby’s insect bite marks, so told the family they needed a ‘fit to fly’ doctor letter (Getty/iStock) A family flying from Shanghai to London said they were ...

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 ...

Reader's Digest3 Tips to Avoid Insect Bites and StingsDon’t let any stinging bugs catch you off-guard. Here’s how to prevent painful bites. The summer means more sun, hot weather, and time spent ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The parents and aunt of a 6-month-old baby are facing charges after the infant nearly died from 50 rat bites. The Evansville Police Department responded to a call on Sept. 13 from ...

STUDENTS ARE DEALING WITH BEDBUGS. MATT. WELL, JEN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS ASKING PARENTS TO TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR SIGNS OF BEDBUGS FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS. NOW, REVERE SCHOOL OFFICIALS SAY THERE ...