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...

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...

It's hard to aviod getting bitten unless, you remember to put on some insect repellant before going out for the evening, and at nighttime.So when one of these blood sucking winged insects bites...

If you've ever had a chigger bite it's not something that you will soon forget. There is probably no other insect bite that itches as bad as a chigger (jigger). This is because unlike...

So you’ve been out in the weed patch. A few hours later you notice this intense itching, especially on expose areas around the ankles and feet. Once you start scratching, these red little bumps...

Raise your hand if you are a fan of flying insects in the house! Well, you’re probably one of the only people in the room with your hand raised. Most folks are afraid of or dislike fruit flies,...

Preventing chigger bites and easing the symptoms

BZZZZZZZZZ, bZZZZZZZZZZ, BZZZZZZZZZ annoying? flies are annoying, dirty and spread germs yet these little critters are hard to kill. Killing them may be fun (if your a psycho or my grandma) but it...

Knowing how to treat a horsefly bite can severely reduce pain and most importantly stop infection. Unlike other insect bites, which take from 2-3 days to heal, a bite from a horsefly can take...

Biting no see um bugs are famous for their bite and the ability not to be seen. Also called Midges, these tiny bugs is the smallest blood sucking insect known. To add to the frustration, no see...

Bug bites can be tough on kids and even adults, but some of us prefer a more natural way of dealing with the pain and itching, so here are some tried and true remedies that are safe.

Insect repellents are made of various chemical composites. There are man-made chemical formulas as well as natural oils derived from plants used to create repellents. Common active ingredients in...

No one likes to get stung by any kind of insect, especially a hornet, which has a tendency to be aggressive when protecting a colony. A hornet stings primarily for the purpose of killing its prey,...

The house fly is an admittedly formidable foe. The pesky insect is omnipresent, numerous and fast. So fast is he that we feel disadvantaged if without a fly swatter. No more. Here's how to...

Most people have to deal with mosquitoes everyday, unless they live at elevations above 8,000 feet! If your yard attracts a lot of mosquitoes because of tall grasses, trees, shrubs, or many still...

There are so many bug bite relief creams out there and let's be honest... they don't work. And they are full of chemicals which is why the directions say not to apply to often. Here's a quick,...

Head lice are wingless parasites that live on people's head and feed off their blood. They are extremely small and the egg is noted as being the size of a dandruff flake. According to the Center...

Flies are the most annoying creatures in the world and always seem to show up during the summer. Here is how you can make your very own Fly Paper at home.

Learn tips for preventing stings in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

This article is made purely for you to understand (if you don't already) the many uses of baking soda—and maybe for you to come up with some on your own!

Being pestered by mosquitoes and gnats takes all of the joy out of outdoor fun. Here is a simple way to get rid of the bugs and enjoy your fun in the sun.

Here are some tips for curing your aliments. Whether it a sting, bite, rash, earache and many other tips I have come across. These tips are easy, painless, natural, and inexpensive.

Some gnats do bite. The kind that are called "biting midges" and "no-see-ums" can cause a painful bite that takes longer than a mosquito bite to heal. Because they're tiny, gnats can be a more...

mosquitos are one of the biggest for summertime fun in the sun. Learn a few tricks to keep them away from your skin!

You can make natural insect repellent. Deet, the main ingredient in most commercial repellents is a health risk. Personally, I would rather get bitten than use Deet. But, there is another...

As I was camping a few weeks ago I was at a loss because I could not find any insect repellent. A friend that was with me handed me a bottle of bath oil. I thought she was joking. Never less,...

Two easy ways to get rid of annoying bugs while outside.

How to make an herbal solution that will keep those pesky mosquitos away.

A first-aid kit is one household item you don't want to be lacking when you need it. There are pre-made kits out there that are perfectly fine as far as their contents, but you can save quite a...

Scrapes, burns, cuts we all get them at one time or another. Now there is a way to make your own soothing gel to treat them at a fraction of the price that you would pay for it in the stores.

Don't let mosquitoes and other flying pests ruin your outdoor fun. Prepare this toxin-free insect repellent at home to keep your family safe.

There are many poisonous or venomous insects you should know about. While there is no sure way to identify them, these steps summarize some of the warning signals that a bug might be dangerous,...

Babies are so sensitive to any chemical, and their little skin can swell badly with a mosquito bite! Here are some non-chemical ways to treat a mosquito or no-see-um bite on your little one.

If you get bit or stung by an insect, you can treat the bite without using any chemicals or medications. Follow these steps to treat the bite with natural products most of us keep in our homes.

Insect bites can be annoying, and some bites and stings can be dangerous. The key to prevention is to be alert when in insect habitats and to minimize contact.