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CONSUMER REPORTS: The lone star tick is spreading
WAFB Baton Rouge· 6 hours agoIt sounds like something out of a science fiction novel: A disease that could make you allergic to meat? It’s real, out there, and more concerning, it’s...
See photos of the hordes of 17-year cicadas currently emerging throughout Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Yahoo News· 1 day agoOver the past few weeks, Brood XIII 17-year cicadas have emerged in parts of Wisconsin for the first...
Is Your Mosquito Bite Infected? How To Tell if It’s Cellulitis + Ways To Speed Healing
The Sacramento Bee· 5 days agoPlus learn how to block future bites by using catnip (yes, catnip!)
A lone star tick can give you a disease that makes you allergic to meat. Know how to spot it before...
WJXT Jacksonville· 6 days agoLone star ticks can be found throughout Florida and Georgia. While all ticks are concerning as they...
Midges are one of the most annoying parts of summer. How to avoid them
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 2 days agoUnderstanding what midges are and how to manage them can help keep them at bay. What are midges? Midges are small, flying insects belonging to the family Chironomidae. Unlike ...
Meet Michigan’s 10 invasive insects: What they are, the damage they cause and what to do about them
ClickOnDetroit· 4 days agoMichigan has 10 insects on its invasive species list. Many of these insects threaten trees and...
3 ways to fight off mosquitoes | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette· 5 days agoMosquitoes are pesky insects whose bites can cause irritation, allergic reactions and bring diseases. There are more than 3,700 types of mosquitoes buzzing around the world ...
Lyme disease in children: Signs, symptoms, and next steps
Medical News Today· 17 hours agoSigns of Lyme disease in children are similar to those in adults. Learn more here.
Avoid pesky summer bites the natural way
21Oak· 5 hours agoWith the arrival of warmer weather, enjoying outdoor activities often comes with the unwelcome presence of mosquitoes. Not only are these biters...
6 On Your Side: Consumer Confidence, the best insect repellents
KAAL Austin· 5 days agoEvery year, Consumer Reports tests lotions, sprays, and wipes, including plant-based repellents on...