It’s pretty much a given that any stink bug spotted in your house isn’t welcome. In most cases, you probably want to show the smelly pest the door without taking the time to analyze it too much. But ...

Easy bug identification using apps, social media and more Use Visual LookUp, Google Lens, iNaturalist or social media to quickly identify bugs you spot, whether it’s in your house or outside.

Bugs. The ecosystem can't survive without them, but they sure do know how to ruin a good time. Roasting (and eating lots of) s'mores is less fun when bugs are biting you, but summer fun after sundown ...

Bedbug bites don't always cause a skin reaction. And, even if they do, the bites can look like those from many other insects, experts say. So, how can you identify bedbug bites properly? Taking a look ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite ...

The importance of being able to identify and treat bug bites and stings can not be understated. They can range from minor nuisances to medical emergencies requiring immediate attention, health experts ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

Whether you’re traveling for work or just taking a vacation, one of the last things you want to see when you drop your bags in your hotel room is an infestation of bed bugs. But are those tiny insects ...

These bugs aren’t just a Latin America thing anymore. Researchers now label parts of the southern US—like Texas—as hypoendemic, meaning the kissing bug and the parasites it carries are here to stay.

For most Americans, summertime means travel. And if you’re traveling this season, beware of unwanted pest guests who may hitch a ride home with you. Terminix, a pest control company, recently released ...