Not all of us are created equal when it comes to attracting the blood suckers — and a bit of prevention can help avoid health ...

With mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums out and biting people this summer, here's how to tell the difference between the ...

Nearly invisible pests that plague Floridians every summer are accurately called “no-see-ums,” but are also known as “biting ...

Applying DEET or picaridin-based mosquito repellents to exposed skin on hands, arms, and legs can significantly reduce the risk of bites. Be sure to reapply as directed, especially if you are ...

Dr. Straub says mosquito bites look and feel similar to bites from gnats and biting flies, and the treatment is the same – use a cold compress and don’t scratch.

Keep a record of when bites appear, where they're located on your body, and any accompanying symptoms to help identify patterns. Take photos of the bites to track their development and healing ...

When going outside, use repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. These scents are effective against mosquitoes. Citronella and other mosquito-repellent candles repel ...

A bite from a no-see-um is often slightly more painful than a mosquito bite, but the two bites look incredibly similar. A telltale sign that your bites are no-see-ums and not mosquitoes is if they ...

My arms and legs get covered in bites that I scratch until they become bloody bruises that scab over and take weeks to heal. I know I’m treating my mosquito bites all wrong because, well, I have ...

Cork grandmother on how an insect bite led to having both of her legs amputated© Reach Publishing Services Limited Josie in hospital before the amputations© No credit ...