Insect repellents may make sunscreen less effective. And it's unwise to reapply repellent every 2 hours—a must with sunscreen.By Kevin LoriaWhen you spend time outside, especially as it gets ...

The expo organiser has begun to spray insecticide at areas where the midges have been spotted. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The weather forecast for recent weeks has called for wet and cold weather. Although this is not uncommon at this time of year ...

Swarms of midges have become a headache at the World Exposition in Osaka, causing visitors to cringe and raising concerns ...

Mosquito season is returning to the Northeast, and with it comes not only a surge in buzzing pests but also perennial debates ...

Commonly referred to as “no-see-ums” in North America, these tiny pests are known as “punkies” in the Northeast, “five-O’s” in Florida and Alabama (due to their penchant for biting people around 5 p.m ...

DEET won’t keep a mosquito from approaching, but it can stop her (all mosquitoes that suck blood are female) from biting by ...

From barns and backyards to hiking trails and hunting blinds, Americans rethink how they live after a single tick sinks in.

Some reactions may call for an oral antihistamine ... Along with wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts, apply “insect spray on all exposed areas and some areas of clothing,” says Fenton.

In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control reported that an estimated 450,000 Americans suffered from alpha-gal syndrome or AGS. Numbers may be higher since AGS is not a reportable condition, which ...

As summer approaches, emergency rooms anticipate an uptick in pediatric injuries, underscoring the importance of being prepared at home.