Q: After coming back from a recent vacation, I’ve noticed some bites on my arms and legs. I’m worried that I could have picked up bed bugs from my hotel! I’ve only been back for a week, so I don’t ...

Bedbugs are small, flat insects that feed on the blood of people and animals while they sleep -- and they’re causing some anxiety in France. The French government has had to work to calm a nation as ...

Learn how to spot bed bugs, what to do in the event of an infestation, and tips for keeping the critters out of your home.

Heat, redness, swelling, or pain can be signs of an infected bug bite. An untreated bug bite infection may lead to sepsis, a life-threatening infection. Fever, red streaks, or increasing pain from a ...

Don't let the bed bugs bite. The tiny, blood-sucking insects are preparing for some feasts as summer—when they're most active— and peak travel season approaches. Here's what you need to know about ...

Environment often indicates culprit, not appearance of bug bite alone. Mosquito, flea and bed bug bites remain most common across California. Clean, avoid scratching and monitor bites for infection or ...

“Chiggers are an outdoor biting pest. They feed once, and will not reproduce indoors and have continuous generations,” says entomologist Jody Green, at the University of Nebraska. They are typically ...

While there isn't exactly a bed bug season, experts say the bloodsucking pests thrive during warmer summer months. With more trips away from home often planned for warmer weather, it's more important ...

As summer kicks off, many South Carolinians will soon travel for vacation. Plenty will bring back memories of fun and happiness. Some could also bring back a gross, unwanted visitor. With the return ...