Most people have, at some point, discovered mysterious bites that leave red, itchy welts on their skin. The most common culprits of these irritations are no-see-ums and bed bugs—but what’s the ...

Whether you first notice a sharp pinch, a nagging itch, or a painful sting, discovering a brand-new bug bite—sometimes instantly, but often only days later—is no fun. Some ache, some beg to be ...

Most of us aren’t experts at bug identification—especially because most common house insects look alike. It’s why we call any eight-legged creepy crawly a “house spider,” and why, unfortunately, ...

That sinking feeling is all too recognizable: You notice an odd pinch, look down, and discover a new bug bite—sometimes instantly, but often only days later. It aches, relentlessly itches, or both, ...

If ever there were a reason to try and lead a more ecofriendly life, it might be this: If winter doesn’t bring persistent freezing temperatures, which hamper mosquito breeding, we could one day be ...

Have you ever wondered about the weird-looking bug you found? Insects, spiders, and other “not-so-creepy crawlers” are some of the coolest living things to find while exploring outdoors, whether we ...