Bites & Stings

Do you have a bed bug problem? Read below to rid your bed of these little critters.

Many microscopic bugs bite humans. The following are some of the possibilities: scabies, no-see-ums (biting midges), thrips, mites, sand flies, bed bugs, lice and fleas. How to kill them tends to...

Pyrethrin is a natural, biodegradable insecticide derived from the chrysanthemum flower. Unlike pyrethroid, its synthetically made cousin, pyrethrin is not toxic to pets; in fact, it's the active...

Fleas cause itchy bites, whether they bite humans or pets. Both people and pets vary regarding to sensitivity to these bites--you may have minor itching or severe itching from this kind of insect...

Ever have the door get left open at night or a window, so that a lot of mosquitoes get into the house? Or do you live in an area of the world where there is flow through ventilation just to keep...

Bee and other insect stings can knock the fun out of a backyard barbecue. Because these events usually happen around the home, it is advisable to have on hand some treatments that will alleviate...

"Sleep tight, Don't let the bed bugs bite" was just a silly saying used for children... but seriously... don't let the bed bugs bite! This article will teach you how to kill and get rid...

Ticks are tiny, bloodsucking parasites that often lurk in leaf litter and thick, low-lying vegetation. They may carry diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever or Lyme disease. Keeping your...

Lice are bloodsucking parasites that can infest humans and animals. Humans are susceptible to infestations involving several different types of lice, including head lice, body lice and pubic lice....

Bedbugs are pesky little insects that can often be microscopic in size. They make their home in mattresses, couches and other types of furniture. Bedbugs feed on blood from humans and animals....

Rabies is a highly infectious virus that is spread from animals to humans usually through the saliva of the infected animal. A typical route of transmission is through a bite or other contact with...

Bedbugs are pests that can hide in your mattress and come out at night to feed. They are very good at hiding, and it is difficult to exterminate them. A bedbug rash can be extremely painful....

Bed bugs are blood-sucking tiny insects of the family Cimicidae that are without wings and bite humans. They can live in furniture, in cracks and crevices and in bed mattresses and box springs....

According to entomologists at the University of Kentucky, the bed bug population has seen a resurgence in the United States since the 1950s. Stealthy travelers by nature and difficult to spot, bed...

Tick removal methods are often nothing more than old wives' tales, according to the Illinois University College of Veterinary Medicine. Put away the hot matches and Vaseline, because those tick...

Humans can fall victim to several types of lice, including head lice, body lice and pubic lice. These bloodsucking parasites can cause intense itching and skin infections. Serious skin infections...

Discovering bed bugs in your home can be challenging. Because they prefer the dark, the only come out when you are sleeping.

Bed bugs are becoming more and more common. Socio-economic status and cleanliness have nothing to do with whether you will have an infestation or not. You just want the nasty little buggers to...

You awaken in a hotel. Your skin feels so itchy. You have bumps on your skin. You may have been bit by a bed bug. How can you tell?

For nearly six decades the United States has been bed bug free, now bed bug infestations have climbed 500% in recent years. Bed bugs aren't just in dirty hotels and apartment buildings anymore,...

After nearly 6 decades of living nearly bed bug free, the United States has now entered into a bed bug epidemic. Bed Bug infestations have increased over 500% in recent years. Bed bugs are...

Bedbugs are among the most tenacious of pests. Resistant to heat, cold and most common bug sprays, bedbugs are able to survive up to 18 months without air or food. Fortunately, there are a number...

Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that become partially embedded in the host's skin. Once the parasite is removed, the site of the tick bite will be similar in appearance to a black-fly bite--a...

Avoiding Lyme disease is not easy. There are ticks everywhere. There used to be only one kind of tick that carried the disease, now they all do. It's even been suggested in the medical field...

Head lice can spread easily, especially among children since they tend to come in close contact with other youngsters. Even when a child's hair is treated for head lice, the infestation can...

Gnats are tiny flying insects that feed off of blood. Gnat bites can be very itchy and may swell as large as a mosquito bite. Individual reactions to these bites can vary. Some people experience...

Sometimes, when you're enjoying the great outdoors, you can run into some unforeseen difficulties, such as getting stung by bees. The following information can help you avoid being stung as well...

Ticks are parasites that feed on blood. They can attach themselves to both people and animals and transmit diseases. Ticks cannot jump, run or fly, but rather, they climb up grass, trees and...

The tick is a parasitic spider that burrows into the victim's skin and sucks his blood, with only the body showing on the outside of the body. Both male and female ticks may bite a human being or...

It's fairly common for a tick's head to remain imbedded in your skin when you pull the tick itself away with tweezers, no matter how careful you were about the extraction attempt. If you inspect...

Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that carry disease, the most common of which is Lyme disease. Ticks that manage to hide themselves in a hard-to-reach area, such as the navel, can be difficult to...

Since the 1990s, the prevalence of bed bugs in the home has steadily increased. Bed bug infestations ceased considerably in the 1940s and 1950s, as the pesticide DDT was used to eliminate these...

Wasp stings are unpleasant enough that most people try to avoid these insects if possible. If a wasp stings you, take immediate steps to minimize the acute pain that will undoubtedly begin. There...

There are hundreds of tick species, many of which can transmit infectious diseases. They are blood-sucking parasites that are known to latch on to humans and pets and transmit diseases such as...

Anyone who has been bitten by chiggers or scabies knows they cause intense itching and discomfort. Chiggers and scabies, however, are two distinct types of mites. They attack humans and animals...

Ticks can be hard to detect. You won't feel a tick bites as they occur, and if it goes undetected the tick will just satiate itself and drop off on its own. There are certain areas that can put...

Ticks are small, parasitic, grayish-blue bugs that feed on the blood of animals and humans. People and animals pick up ticks from wooded areas and tall grasses. Ticks find a place on skin to...

Dealing with a bed bug infestation can be difficult enough, but it can be just as hard to prevent spreading the infestation to other people's homes. Bed bugs can travel with the host and his...

You just saw a flea land on your arm....now what? How do I kill that dirty thing? Read more to find out.

Bedbugs are small insects that most commonly live under the covers of a bed. The pests enjoy the darkness and feed on the blood in your body. It can be difficult to identify the bites because...

People are increasingly concerned about the potential negative affect of chemical mosquito repellents on the human body. In a search for non-harmful mosquito repellents numerous alternatives have...

Their stings itch. You welt up quickly after they bite you. They are mosquitoes and they not only cause you to itch, they carry diseases as well. Only the female mosquitoes bite and when they do,...

If you have ever had the inconvenience of stepping into an ant bed, you know how painful it can be. The faster you can treat the bites, the faster you will feel the relief. You do not want to...

You have had a great trip. But you know that you may have gotten exposed to bed bugs at that hotel / motel. Taking them home with you would be a disaster. What can you do to prevent this from...

Everyone has seen the graphic pictures of spider bites that have caused horrific rotting wounds that take months to heal. Mention the Brown Recluse in a large group, and I'll bet you that someone...

Tick bites can be painful and itchy afflictions that can cause discomfort for anyone who suffers them. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to alleviate part of the pain associated with...

Ticks are tiny bugs that can cause disease. They can get into your home through several ways. You can pick up a tick walking through heavy grass or by having pets that go indoors and outdoors. The...

Mosquitoes are annoying pests that put a damper on outdoor activities. These flying insects also cause concern because of diseases they may transmit to humans, such as malaria or West Nile virus....

Diatomaceous earth is an all-natural, 100% organic product made from the microscopic remains of tiny fossilized, hard-shelled, algae-like water plants. These tiny water plants have been an...

Bed bugs do not require dirty or filthy conditions to exist. So a five star motel can have just as many bed bugs as a one star dive. Use these tips to avoid the little buggers.