What can you see at the beach? Sunsets, crashing waves, shells, sea turtles… and fleas. And some of these sand fleas aren’t ...

Move over mosquitos. There’s another blood-sucking biter Americans need to guard against because it can spread disease: the sand fly. Sand flies are tiny tan flies — about the quarter of the size of a ...

While most bug bites are harmless, some can make you sick. Insects like mosquitoes, fleas, fire ants, sand flies, and biting midges can transmit bacterial, viral, or parasitic diseases. If you notice ...

It’s always concerning when you suddenly have red, itchy bumps on your skin. And if you suspect it's a bite, but can't spot any bugs in your home, it can be just as frustrating. Plus, the last thing ...

(CNN) — Move over mosquitos. There’s another blood-sucking biter Americans need to guard against because it can spread disease: the sand fly. (CNN) — Move over mosquitos. There’s another blood-sucking ...

Sand flies are repelled by bug sprays that contain DEET, and they can be killed by permethrin, so it’s a good idea to spray camping equipment and clothing for protection. Wasserberg says it’s a smart ...