Spending time outdoors is one of the best ways to enjoy summer during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there’s a downside: bugs and more specifically bug bites. Some bugs, like mosquitos, bite to feed.

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 ...

Mosquito bites are distressingly familiar, but what about all those other mysterious, red, itchy spots that show up in summer? We asked dermatologists for a handy bite guide to help you identify what ...

Bed bug bites often appear in zig-zag lines or clusters of three or more bites, and may take up to 14 days to appear. Scratching them can lead to secondary skin infections, which may require ...

The weather is finally warm, which means it’s time for grilling, camping, hiking and generally spending more time outdoors. But the rising temperature doesn’t just make people crave a bit of nature; ...

Bites from bed bugs and mosquitoes are both red and itchy and may seem similar. However, they come from separate creatures and have a few different characteristics. Bed bug bites usually occur in a ...

Bug bites are usually harmless and easy to treat, but it helps to know exactly what bit you. Most bites or stings can be treated with anti-itch creams, cold compresses, or OTC pain relievers. Some ...

Growing up, whenever I had mosquito bites, they quickly became itchy, inflamed bumps on my skin. One summer, a bite on my foot got so bad I couldn’t wear anything but open-toed shoes for the greater ...

Having an itchy bug bite can drive you nuts and make you willing to do anything to resolve it. Thankfully, there are several bug bite treatments to soothe the scratching. While most of these ...

Does this $20 bug bite tool really work? I put it to the test. Even though summer is on its way out, there are still plenty of opportunities to spend time outdoors. While many people associate ...