You may know ladybugs for their red and black spots. But did you know the "ladybug" is actually more than one type of insect? There are about 5,000 species in the Coccinellidae, or ladybug, family.

It's time to say "bye-bye" bug bites. It's time to say "bye-bye" to bug bites. As summer is still in full effect, so are lots of bugs that are ready to bite or sting exposed skin. Whether you are ...

It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And what kind of bug bit you? The answers aren't so easy to figure out. Even for ...

Spending time outdoors may sometimes mean you’ll have to deal with insects and their penchant for biting, including mosquitoes, horseflies, ticks, ants or spiders. Sure, bug repellents exist. But they ...

Bug bites that become infected may develop symptoms like warmth, redness, swelling, and pain. Though you may need treatment, infections from bug bites are usually temporary. Rarely, infections can ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. While they may vary in their exact symptoms, bug bites tend to be ...

During the summer, it's common for kids to come home with small cuts and scrapes or pesky bug bites. Maryland dermatologist Dr. Kate Viola recommends that families keep some products handy to treat ...

If you haven’t heard of it, the Bug Bite Thing is a handheld contraption that claims to remove insect venom, saliva, and other irritants left under the skin using suction. It has been creating a buzz ...