Bites & Stings

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.

Black house spiders most commonly live in southern and eastern Australia, though they have been found in the United States as well. These spiders make funnel-like webs that sometimes are mistaken...

Insect bites and stings are common occurrences, especially in the spring and summer. Most people have a mild reaction that can be treated at home, though some people have severe allergic...

Bubble CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a procedure that doctors use to help promote breathing in premature newborns. The key to the procedure is the bubbles, which are created in a...

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...

Rabies is a preventable viral disease carried by mammals. It attacks the central nervous system and causes encephalopathy, or a breakdown of brain and nervous tissue, which ultimately leads to death.

Rabies is a viral disease transmitted through saliva and/or blood. The incidence of rabies in domesticated animals has decreased significantly as rabies vaccinations are mandatory for all...

If you walk barefoot through your yard, you will know instantly if you come into contact with a stinging nettle plant. Stinging nettles have small, hair-like stingers on their leaves, and when...

According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Ascaris lumbricoides alone accounts for 1.4 billion roundworm infections throughout the world. Understanding how roundworms...

Ants can be frustrating little bugs, they can colonize around your home and even find ways in. One of the most frustrating things about ants is their bite. While mildly harmless to those not...

Ticks can carry many diseases that make humans very sick, the most famous of which is Lyme disease from deer ticks. These small bugs reside in wooded areas, shrubs and other vegetation. Playing...

Pesky insects can crawl on our clothes and sometimes our skin without being detected. Feet are often an easy target and itching can occur from the insect bite, then progress into swelling and even...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates an average of 55,000 rabies-related deaths each year. Rabies is not an infection to be taken lightly. A simple animal bite can lead to...

Scrapes---a spot where your skin has been damaged or rubbed off---come from all types of injuries. Scrapes usually bleed a small amount when you first receive them and then heal slowly as new skin...

Rabies is defined as a viral infection that is spread by animals. The virus is often deadly and is spread by animal saliva that enters through broken skin or a bite from the animal. Once the virus...

Scabies and chigger bites are both painful conditions caused by microscopic mites. Scabies is an itchy skin condition resulting from contact with eight-legged mites and is usually spread quickly...

It takes a keen eye to differentiate between carpenter bees and bumble bees. It is easier simply to watch their behavior and, in particular, see where they nest. Bumble bees tend to nest in the...

Bedbugs are a difficult pest to kill, as they are resistant to many common insecticides and to all but the most extreme and prolonged cold. They can, however, be killed by exposure to very hot...

Both bed bugs and dust mites are irritating household pests that can take up residence within crevices and stitched fabric, such as bed linens, carpets, curtains and the exterior of mattresses....

Rabies is a fatal disease that is caused by a virus transmitted from animals to humans. Most of the time it is spread through an animal's infected saliva entering the bloodstream of a human host....

According to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, more than 1 million people require medical attention for animal bites each year. Of these, 40,000 are treated for rabies exposure. If left...

Scorpion sting symptoms are very similar to different types of spider bites and wasp stings. There is 1 type of scorpion, however, that is extremely dangerous, and sometimes deadly to humans. For...

Wasp sting first aid is crucial if you live anywhere these flying villains live. When provoked or scared, they can attack victims multiple times without dying. People especially sensitive to these...

Dog bites are a common injury that often result in infection due to the bacteria and viruses that dogs carry in their saliva. If you suffer a dog bite, consult with a doctor and be conscious of...

No matter how clean you keep your home, tiny bugs always seem to find a way to get inside and disrupt your domestic life. The thought of little creepy crawlies invading our homes is somewhat...

While frolicking in the waters off of the coast of California, many people think of sharks as their biggest worry. Though sharks do take large bites out of people from time to time, the majority...

Once fleas enter the house on you or your pets, it only takes a week to become a problem. If you have noticed them, they have already multiplied. If you are not sure, put on white socks and walk...

Human bite wounds that puncture the skin can lead to serious infections, scarring and damage to tendons and joints. Bite wounds occur during physical altercations where an individual cuts their...

Scabies is a skin condition caused by small mites known as Sarcoptes scabies. Body lice are small, wingless, gray insects that live on human hair and skin. Both cause acute itching, redness and...

With few exceptions, rabies cannot be cured. So treatment is important to prevent an infection from developing following an animal bite. Rabies is most often transmitted through bites from...

As of 2009, Africanized honey bees have infiltrated the Southern parts of the United States and California. African bees are honey bees and while they are more aggressive than the honey bees we...

Scorpions, which are an order of arachnids, use venom to incapacitate prey and ward off potential predators. Perhaps 20 of the more than 1,050 species worldwide possess toxins of sufficient...

The puss caterpillar is an unimposing-looking insect. However, the soft, furry outer covering hides poisonous spikes that can cause pain and irritation if you get poked by them. With a rising...

Fleas and lice are very small insects that feed off a tiny amount of blood on humans and animals. Ticks are larger insects that burrow in human and animal skin and feed off their blood. Fleas and...

Lice infestations can temporarily take over your house. Although lice live on people, they can jump from a person into various places in your home such as a pillow or your carpet. Although lice...

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...

Have a mosquito bite and want to treat it with a natural mosquito bite relief? There's no point in wasting money on expensive products when treating mosquito bites if you can just treat them...

Have you found yourself in a predicament that involves you and Killer African-Bees. Know that killer bees are much more aggressive than regular bees and if they attack you, you'll need to know...

Ticks can be troublesome outdoor pests, as they feed off the blood of mammals, and can carry and transfer bacteria and disease such as Lyme disease. Some retail products are designed to repel...

Chemistry is used in forensic science to uncover information from physical evidence. In criminal cases, chemists analyze substances such as blood, DNA and gunpowder residue to attempt to determine...

Lice are a common problem, particularly among school-age children. If not caught and treated quickly, they can become a vicious cycle. Treating clothing, bedding and toys is essential to breaking...

Once a rarity, bedbugs are making a comeback. Dealing with the pests can be a scary experience, and it's probably best to call an exterminator if you find them in your house. There are steps you...

Lice are wingless parasites that feed on blood. They commonly infest human hair and scalps. Over-the-counter lice treatments containing pesticides are not always effective. Moreover, they may...

Small, hardy, and resistant to many common insecticides, bedbugs are a tenacious pest. They can, however, be killed by prolonged exposure to very cold temperatures. According to "The War On...