Commonly referred to as “no-see-ums” in North America, these tiny pests are known as “punkies” in the Northeast, “five-O’s” in Florida and Alabama (due to their penchant for biting people around 5 p.m ...

Why do mosquitoes bite? Contrary to what you might think, mosquitoes don't bite people for food; they feed on plant nectar.

In August last year, the so-called ‘Massachusetts mosquito virus’, officially known as the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) ...

Kerala increases death compensation for snake bites, bee stings and wasp attacks to ₹4 lakh. Support for funeral, livestock ...

As the weather warms and more people spend time outside, health professionals are reminding the public that parasites like ...

Flea and bed bug bites are usually a sign that you’re dealing with an infestation. If you develop symptoms of either bite, ...

Learn about Texas' most common tick species, the diseases they carry, and tips to prevent tick bites this season.