Cicada season may be over, but another pest emerges right after. Here's how to prevent possible bites and rashes from oak ...

Oak leaf itch mites, tiny pests that feed on cicada eggs and oak midge fly larvae, can cause itchy rashes in humans. Symptoms of oak leaf itch mite bites include intense itching, rashes, and ...

Chiggers (Harvest Mites): These are the larval stage of a certain type of mite, and they are the only ones that bite humans. Scabies Mites: These mites are true parasites that burrow into the skin.

So far in 2025, more than 31% of the ticks tested in New York were positive for at least one pathogen, according to the ...

Rattlesnakes get all the attention, but Arizona has numerous nonvenomous snake species. Here's why they're beneficial and ...

Scientists have discovered that the bacteria behind Lyme disease and anaplasmosis have a sneaky way of surviving inside ticks ...

Tiny brown bugs can be a nuisance indoors, but identifying the culprit is the first step toward getting rid of them for good.

You might not see them, but mites are practically everywhere. These incredibly tiny arachnids, close cousins to spiders and ticks, inhabit our homes, our gardens, and even our pets. While the sheer ...

When you think about ticks, you might picture nightmarish little parasites, stalking you on weekend hikes or afternoons in ...

Chiggers can invade your yard all summer, reproducing every five to seven days. Use these effective steps to eliminate them and enjoy your outdoor space again.