Insect Bites

You can contract head lice from head to head contact and sometimes get it from items such as hats, coats, ribbons, scarves, etc. Don’t worry, just keep this in mind - never share your personal...

Chiggers are very tiny mite larvae. Chiggers live in almost anywhere you would find grass, trees and other vegetation. Chiggers will attach themselves to people when they walk through those types...

Aloe Vera has been used for thousands of years and has many different uses for burns, bites, skin, constipation and even more uses. Aloe Vera contains calcium, protein, vitamins, zinc, and B12.

Aloe Vera is truly a “miracle” plant with moisturizing and healing properties. Here are some resourceful ways to benefit from the Aloe Vera Gel:

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...

As a child, I heard the old saying “good night, sleep tight; don’t let the bed bugs bite”. Bed bugs were a rare occurrence when I was a child, but they have grown in numbers. They are more...

Mosquitoes can transmit diseases. These diseases include west nile virus, yellow fever, dengue fever, and malaria. The most common mosquito control is DEET. While DEET is effective it is also...

Aspirin is an anti-inflammatory and a pain killer. It is also an anticoagulant which helps keep the blood thin. Doctors advise people with heart problems to take a low dose of aspirin daily. It is...

All it takes is one person getting untreated head lice and before you know it, everyone has it. Millions of people each year get head lice especially little children. They play together a lot and...

Read this article for advice on how to remove a tick in order to avoid dangerous (but rare) consequences.

Fire ant stings are incredibly itchy and burn terribly. Fire Ants use their mouth to grab their victim and inject their stinger and release venom. The site of a fire ant bite and sting is a very...

If you suffer from allergies or have asthma you will want to rid you home of dust mites. These microscopic are arthropods living in your home in the millions are the major cause of allergies and...

Tea tree oil is known as a skin miracle that has been used to heal warts, lice, acne, atheletes foot, dandruff and corns. Inhaled it is also said to boost the immune system, although you should...

"What does head lice look like?", is one of those questions every parent asks. Unfortunately, head lice is one of those common annoyances at every school. Discovering head lice quickly...

The Potato Bug, also known as the Jerusalem Cricket and many other names reflecting its appearance such as "Cara del nino" in Spanish, which means "Child's face" is a scary bug...

In the great outdoors, it's always nature versus man. Very often, a child or adult will find a beetle or annoying insect inside his/her ear. The worst part is that the insect will bite. I had a...

Hornet stings are very, very painful. As soon as you are stung by a Hornet a red welt will develop and the throbbing pain will begin. Before trying to treat a Hornet sting be sure you are safely...

Stop spending hundreds on citronella candles, tiki torches and bug zappers. Let the bugs eat you alive. Then, stop spending hundreds on anti-itch creams! All you need is an aspirin! The type...

Insect bites can be itchy scratchy and sometimes painful. Here are some great tips on how to relieve the bites, stings and annoying itching.

Bed begs were virtually eliminated 50 years ago in the U.S., but in recent years they have made an explosive comeback. This may be due to increased international travel. Bed bugs can cling to...

Every parent dreads “the phone call” from the school requesting that Timmy be picked up immediately. He has head lice. Despite the embarrassment, a head lice infestation is not your fault. Kids...

These products mix together will create a bug repellent that spells to good for some bugs to bite you. This will also sooth the skin as a regular body lotion. If you have been bitten by a...

When my oldest son was small one of my best friends gave me this Miracle Healing Cream for his diaper rash. I tried it and was very surprised that this stuff really works. When I asked her the...

where you out side and got bit by mosquitos they hurt and they are swollen cant stand the itching dont know how to get the inflammation down tried alot of things and nothing seems to work tried...

Give me a beautiful Butterfly or a sweet little Lady Bug or a Firefly and I'm a girl again. These are a few of several insects that bother no one but rather, add a certain amount of beauty to the...

Bed Bugs are Awful pests. They are very hard to get rid of and can cause itchy bites and horrible damage to your psyche. I will help you get rid of these real monsters.

Mosquitoes are extremely annoying for everyone unless you live in Antarctica. Research has found that insects are attracted to people who have recently eaten bananas. There are the store bought...

Tick bites can be very serious if left untreated and it can be a scary ordeal in general to have one clung to your skin. It is very important to remove them from your body as soon as possible so...

Flies are disgustingly dirty insects. Flies can and do bite. If you have ever been to the beach where those green head flies live, you know how much the bites can hurt. Many people are allergic to...

Tired of store bought brand products leaving a sticky film, smelling odd, and generally not working to alleviate a bug bite? Then try this simple home remedy, which involves all natural products...

Being stung by a scorpion is a painful and frightening experience, but if you are able to remain calm it is a simple issue to handle. Here are a few helpful hints and tips on how to treat and...

By yesterday afternoon "How to Split and Stack Firewood" had inched its way to the top of my eHow-ideas list, so in order to jump-start my muse I ordered four tonnes -- the French...

It is true that most ticks do not carry diseases.However even if the one stuck in your skin doesn't carry a disease,I am still pretty sure you would like it gone!Yuck,right?It is extremely...

If you are like most people, you are tired of all the bees, wasps, and hornets flying around your house. Myself included, my family has been stung a few times this summer. How to get rid of them...

Tired of annoying flies and bugs bothering you while working in the yard, at work or enjoying time outdoors. Here's a cheap and very easy way to repel deer/may flies while engaging yourself with...

No one likes bug bites, especially if you don't know what they are. This is what happened to me. I returned from vacation to find little red, itchy bumps in various places. I knew these weren't...

This article will help you learn a simple methods to relieving Summer Bug Bites.

I've lived all over the world and had all types of insect sprays that cost an arm and a leg and made you smell bad and they didn't last long enough plus all the chemicals on you and in the...

By doing this little step you will find that if your sick and not feeling well from a fever this will make you feel better and cool your body down quicker and drop your temp. I have been doing...

Eliminate standing water after a rainfall. Mosquitoes and other insects breed in standing water. Removing standing water immediately will force annoying insects from its breeding ground that may...

Mosquito bites are uncomfortable and have the ability to turn into large welts if scratched too much. Here is how you can rid yourself of that itching in no time. Be warned, this is not about...

Bug bites can itch terribly. I have learned a great remedy for stopping the itch immediately. This remedy does not cure the bite, but just take the itch out of it. This is effective on...

When you do your laundry and move your clothes from the washing machine to the dryer, the first thing you grab is a fabric softener sheet to make the clothes smell good and reduce static. These...

The most annoying thing you can have happen to you by a bug is when they bite you and leave a huge red mark. Now they not only have bitten you but also you now have to treat and prevent the bug...

Its summertime, a time for bbq, swimming, and mosquitoes. The best possible way to treat an insect/mosquito bite is to not get bit. However, since you are reading this, you probably got bitten....

Just when you thought Alka-Seltzer was only for your stomach problems. Now, they can be a solution to some of your problems inside the home and even good for the skin!

Insect bites, though not generally causing us to seek medical attention, can be extremely irritating and bothersome. The swelling and itching can not only be uncomfortable, it can interfere with...

There are many different kinds of bugs, flying bugs, crawling bugs, stinging bugs and non-stinging bugs. Bugs are everywhere. There is no getting away from them. You can find bugs in your...

I hate mosquitoes, don't you? With the West Nile Disease scare, my concern grows. Do you know anyone who has caught the disease? I have and he got himself in some pretty serious trouble. You see...

Tired of insects flying around your head? Here's a few easy tips to show you how to keep insect and big bites away