Unlike rabies, which causes roughly 59,000 human deaths annually, predominantly in Africa and Asia, human infection with bat ...

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

Fleas and mites bite. Here’s everything you need to know about how to spot the pests, how to keep them out of your personal space, and what to do if they cause problems.

It’s estimated around 10 people a year die after being stung by a bee or a wasp. George Sandhu, Deputy Superintendent at Well Pharmacy advises on how to treat common bug bites and stings.

While a bite from a mite isn’t life-threatening, it can cause a condition called scabies to develop. Often, a mite can bite someone on exposed skin when they are holding their dog or cat.

Starting in late July, these mites drop from the tree or are blown on the wind, landing on animals and humans. Their bites can cause an itchy rash of small red bumps that can be painful to scratch.

Podcaster Show PlayerYikes: Oak tree mites bring chigger-like bite outbreak from above Millions of the tiny bugs fall from oak trees daily to deliver itchy, chigger-like bites.

Can dust mites bite? When people think of mites or suspect they’ve been bitten, their mind often automatically goes to dust mites. But dust mites don’t bite humans.

Do dust mites bite humans? No, dust mites don’t bite. They feed on human skin cells. However, dust mite feces and shed skin can trigger allergic reactions and asthma symptoms in sensitive ...