Bedbug bites don't always cause a skin reaction. And, even if they do, the bites can look like those from many other insects, experts say. So, how can you identify bedbug bites properly? Taking a look ...

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 ...

For skin irritation, the CDC recommends applying anti-itch cream to the affected areas. To treat the general infestation, ...

Bedbugs are "widespread" in Paris, according to the city's deputy mayor. Bedbug bites can show up as red raised, slightly swollen areas on the skin. Always check for bedbugs on unfamiliar beds, and ...

Bugs are surprisingly good at biting before you realize what’s happening. But by the time you feel that signature pinch or sting, they’ve often moved on. That can make it tough to know what kind of ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD You can use anti-itch creams and antihistamines to help treat bug bites and stings at home. Identifying the type of bite or sting is important for choosing the ...

“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 ...