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

Texas is home to nearly 30,000 species of insects, nearly a third of all in the nation. While most bugs are harmless, some ...

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 ...

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.

Many plants in Texas landscapes are suitable hosts for aphids, including bedding plants, ash, barberry, boxelder, crape ...

The Disease Vector Education Center in St. Augustine, Florida, teaches kids about mosquitoes and disease prevention through interactive exhibits.

Black flies are very tiny, blood-sucking flies in the insect family Simuliidae. Contrary to their name, black flies may be ...

You might want to check your bed before lying down the next time you stay at a Kentucky hotel.

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine the reasons behind rising rates of tick bites and the expanding regions ...