While bites and infections can be confused, there are ways to tell them apart. This article explains the key differences between MRSA and insect and spider bites. It also describes treatments and ...

They give cooling pain relief when they contact the skin. Mint can also help keep insects away, preventing future bites. Mints are also great for treating itching and the most painful of bites ...

A bite or sting from an insect can be a concern, especially if you're not sure what's caused it or it leads to unexpected or worrying symptoms. Our guide matches photos of stings to the different ...

Richard L. Lindroth received funding from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, project 135G909 and from the U.S. Department of Agriculture McIntire-Stennis Program, grant WIS03003. Patricia C.

But these loathsome pests represent an almost unimaginably small fraction of the planet’s insect diversity. Scientists have discovered about one million species so far, and they estimate there ...

“We’re excited to learn more about the new species, and we hope other researchers will begin their own projects to better understand its infection biology, ecology and evolution in the coming years,” ...

SINGAPORE – Foodies here may soon get to chomp on insects in eateries, or as fried snacks and protein bars. Also on the menu: silkworm cocoons. Sixteen species of insects, such as crickets ...

A bug bite that looks like a bruise can come from spiders, hornets, wasps, mosquitos, and ticks. While red marks, welts, and itching are the most common symptoms of insect bites, bruising can also ...

Crickets have become a go-to bug for chefs experimenting with edible insects “Think of it as cricket cake, like fish cake,” the chef said as he urged the man in the buffet line to try the stea ...

There's no doubt insects are a valuable part of our gardens' ecosystems. However, they can sometimes become a nuisance, especially when they tuck into vegetable crops or eat their way through our ...