The Washington, D.C., region is no longer a primary home to cicadas, but now it has been introduced to a new insect that is just as annoying. These don’t rattle and shriek. They bite. Residents across ...

Dust is many things. At its most elemental, dust is a blend of dead skin, hair, fibers from clothing and other textiles, soil ...

Dust mites, those stealthy home invaders that can wage a merciless war on our health. Dust mite allergies are a fact of life for some 20 million Americans who may suffer year-round misery thanks to ...

If you have some unexpected bug bites in the Chicago area, they might actually be from mites stemming from this spring's cicada invasion, but how can you tell the difference? An uptick in reports of ...

Spider mite issues have been geographically limited but significant where they occur, says an entomologist with Manitoba ...

A scientist scraped a black dot on his forehead and put it under a microscope. He saw dozens of tiny face mites, aka Demodex mites, crawling around on the plate. Demodex are harmless and like to live ...

These photos of 11 common bug bites and stings can help you identify what's responsible. Plus, symptoms and expert tips to help identify and treat insect bites.

Along with cooler weather, fall can also be a time for increased insect activity, and unfortunately, some of that activity can result in stings and bites. Yellow jackets are a type of wasp that is ...

They're microscopic parasites that naturally live on your skin, and they're usually harmless. They're mainly in your hair follicles and the oil glands on your face, neck, or chest. But sometimes they ...

Beating up bugs is an integral part of the Grounded experience. Though many are docile and seem undeserving of your spear, the materials they drop can all be fashioned into helpful gear and equipment.