Mosquitoes thrive as the temperatures rise, and you may notice they’re ramping up. But there are plenty of steps you can take to protect yourself.

Few things are more annoying than coming home from your weekend trip or outdoor happy hour covered in mosquito bites. First order of business: figuring out how to get rid of mosquito bites. While ...

The importance of identifying and treating bug bites and stings, which range from minor nuisance to life threatening, can’t be understated.

As mosquito season begins, Dr. Ash from UNM Health explains why mosquito bites cause itching and how to prevent them. "When a mosquito bites, it takes some blood and leaves saliva in your skin.

How to treat mosquito bites If bitten by a mosquito, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aka CDC, recommends washing the bite area with soap and water.

Doctors share the common habit that could make a bug bite worse, plus some other tips to reduce the itching.

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

Health experts say the “gold standard” against bug bites is DEET, a chemical repellent developed almost 80 years ago to help the U.S. Army keep mosquitoes away.

Simple ways to avoid bites To avoid mosquito bites, stay in air-conditioned rooms with window screens, wear long-sleeved clothing and use Environmental Protection Agency registered insect repellents.

While these pesky insects are a part of the season, their bites can be more than just a minor annoyance. If you do get bitten, you’ll likely notice a small, reddish bump that itches. But as ...

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