When it comes to summertime pests, mosquitoes are public enemy number one. But why do mosquitoes bite us? Why do their bites ...

“Flea bites often result in small, red bumps, with a ‘halo’ around the bite center,” says Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., a ...

Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is mostly ...

Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it’s a bug that bites, all bets are off. Of course, ...

If you feel like you’re always getting swarmed by mosquitoes, maybe more than others, it’s not just bad luck. Mosquitoes make ...

Your blood type and your smell, and even the color of the clothes you're wearing, can affect the number of mosquito bites you ...

Cerebral malaria, a severe complication caused by Plasmodium falciparum, can quickly escalate from a mosquito bite to a ...

Those dealing with a mosquito problem may be interested to know how to get rid of mosquitoes yourself and when it might be ...

La Crosse virus disease is a rare viral illness that is spread to humans via mosquito bites. The name comes from La Crosse ...