A rare tree bug that can “bite” humans has been found in central London, forestry chiefs are warning. They confirmed the first findings for around 18 years of the plane lace bug (Corythucha ciliata) ...

As mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever spread across the world, researchers say that a key strategy to prevent these illnesses may be dissuading the insects from biting their ...

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 ...

The blister beetle is a family of toxic insects that live worldwide and cause skin damage to people upon making contact. With some 7,500 known species, their appearance varies widely and they come in ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Wolf spider bites are not poisonous and typically cause mild symptoms like ...