During the summer months, I envision myself wearing a floral sundress and straw hat, my skin and hair kissed with the tawny ...

Experts warn there is an unusually high number of ticks this summer, but here are tips to keep you safe from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.

Keep a record of when bites appear, where they're located on your body, and any accompanying symptoms to help identify ...

Red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome, was first reported in 2009 and is still relatively rare but is on the rise.

Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.

Climate change is making tick-borne illnesses more common, which makes tick prevention strategies even more critical.

Here’s how to tell the difference between mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums by their bites and how to treat and prevent ...

It’s important to know how to identify bug bites, as getting bitten by some of these annoying critters can mean needing a ...

Mosquito bites are a normal part of being outdoors, particularly in tropical or monsoon areas. Most are harmless and work themselves out, but some bites can be a sign of a much greater problem ...

Mosquito, tick or other insect bite? How to tell the difference and treat them Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

A mosquito bite usually resolves on its own after three days, without complications. Recommendations: wash the area with soap and water, and apply cold presses and topical antihistamines in case ...

Learn how to reduce mosquitoes in Sacramento & Yolo County, prevent bites, and recognize signs of West Nile virus as mosquito season reaches its peak.