Mosquito Bites

Mosquitoes are common pests found mostly during the summer in areas with considerable standing water and following heavy rains. For reasons not well understood, men are more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes, as are overweight people and those with type O blood. Most mosquito bites are just itchy annoyances, but serious illnesses can... more »

It's easy to heal your mosquito bites using a household product and some creativity. This time honored cure will take care of your itching, redness and pain! more »

For the most part, mosquito bites are just a nuisance - they can, however, deliver viruses like malaria and encephalitis. The trick is to avoid mosquito bites altogether, a task made easy by reading the following steps and tips. more »

Warm weather and slight breezes beckon people to take relaxing evening walks. Not many think of the consequences of taking a walk after dinner, but mosquitoes hungrily bite when you do. Suddenly, red splotches cover your arms, legs, feet and anywhere else that was not fortunate enough to be covered by clothing. Here are some great... more »

Sand fleas, or sand flies, are scientifically known as Ceratopogonidaes, but are also often called no-see-ums or biting midges. Ceratopogonidaes are found in almost every area with lakes, oceans or ponds. However, the species that causes the most trouble, the hematophagic species, is usually found at the beach. Hematophagic... more »