Mosquitoes don't die from biting humans. We explain why mosquitoes bite, their lifespan after laying eggs, and whether smacking them really kills them....
Bug Bites
Wonder if fleas can cling onto your clothes or even bite through them? Find out how long they survive, if they can reproduce and lay eggs, and how to keep them off....
Learn how to identify tick bites, safely remove attached ticks, spot symptoms of tick-borne illnesses, and take preventative precautions against ticks....
Certain strong scents like mint, citrus, and essential oils can effectively repel problematic insects that invade homes and outdoor areas by overwhelming their sense of smell....
Learn what attracts fleas, how to identify flea bites, home remedies for symptoms relief, and tips for keeping fleas off pets, out of your house and away from your skin....
Learn how to recognize bald faced hornet stings, properly treat them, and prevent allergic reactions. Understand home remedies plus emergency care options for severe swelling....
Wasps have smooth stingers to painfully sting repeatedly. Learn to identify stings, treat discomfort, seek emergency care for allergic reactions, and prevent future stings....
Getting stung by a bee is painful and irritating. However, using certain medicinal oils like tea tree, lavender, and peppermint oil may provide soothing relief and encourage healing....
Fire ants now infest areas of Arizona, delivering painful stings. Learn how to identify them, prevent spread, professional treatments, home remedies for stings, and coexisting with native harvester ants....
Zyrtec and amoxicillin can generally be taken together safely. However, monitor for increased side effects and avoid combination in certain individuals....
Not all bees can sting. Stingless bee groups like orchid and Trigona bees lost stingers over evolution in tropics. Learn benefits of lacking stingers and identifying traits....
Chronic inflammation negatively impacts health and promotes disease. An anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle with exercise, stress management help reduce inflammation....
Learn how to identify possum bites on dogs, including treatment, risks, bite prevention, signs of possum presence, wound care, and emergency signs needing veterinary care....
Learn how to identify venomous spiders found in Maryland like black widows, brown recluses, and hobo spiders. Understand dangerous spider bite symptoms and treatment options....
Red ants are a problematic pest across Ohio. Learn why they thrive here, the threats they pose, prevention methods, and professional control techniques for infestations....
Learn to distinguish between spider bites and Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness. Understand the symptoms, treatments, and prevention strategies for both....
Learn about different flea species with pictures, including cat, dog, human fleas. Discover flea bite treatment, prevention methods, signs of infestations, and removal tips....
Discover the threat of fire ants in Ohio, their impact on health, agriculture, and the environment. Learn about prevention, integrated pest management, and collaborative efforts to combat these invasive pests....
Uncover the truth about red butt wasps. This guide provides valuable information on treatment options, allergic reactions, home remedies, and more for these stinging insects....
Florida is home to many stinging ants like fire ants, harvester ants, crazy ants, and acrobat ants. Learn to identify them, treat stings, and prevent ant stings....
Certain smells naturally deter bugs like mosquitos, ants, cockroaches, and flies. Learn which scents bugs hate and how to use essential oils to create pest repellents....
A wasp's ability to sting through jeans depends on stinger size, clothing weave tightness, and more. Learn why wasps sting, the most painful species, prevention tips, and what to do after a sting....
Spotting a wasp can cause alarm, but learning wasp behavior helps prevent stings. Know when to seek care for stings and how to provide first aid for reactions....
Red carpenter ant bites are notoriously painful. Learn how to identify them, ease symptoms, and avoid being attacked through smart preventative measures....
