Mosquito bites are an (unfortunate) inevitability of spending more time in nature, and during the summer months, sometimes it simply does not matter how much bug spray you apply. If you are battling ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Both male and female mosquitoes feed on flower nectar, but female mosquitoes also forage on human blood. Why? Because they need ...

SO FAR, NO REPORTS OF ANYONE GETTING SICK. YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED MOSQUITOES STARTING TO SHOW UP AGAIN. IF YOU’RE BITTEN, IT OFTEN LEADS TO AN ITCHY BUMP. IT’S SO ANNOYING. BUT KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT ...

(WJW) – Most people experience mild discomfort and itchiness when bitten by a mosquito, but if you have an extreme reaction, you may have what is called “Skeeter syndrome.” An article from University ...

We all know them, and we all get annoyed by them. Mosquitoes may be tiny, but their bites can pack an irritating punch. Attracted by our body heat, carbon dioxide and even certain scents, mosquitoes ...

There are millions of mosquitoes swarming, sucking blood and leaving itchy, red bumps on the skin. “Their saliva deposits in the skin from where the bite is, and it’s causing a reaction to that saliva ...

Mosquito bites can cause bothersome itching and minor swelling, especially in people who are allergic to these insects. Fortunately, there are many home remedies that can alleviate these symptoms. The ...

On long summer days, there’s almost nothing better than relaxing in the park, sprawled out on the grass, soaking up the warm sunshine. While the idea of being able to spend more time outside is one ...

Growing up, whenever I had mosquito bites, they quickly became itchy, inflamed bumps on my skin. One summer, a bite on my foot got so bad I couldn’t wear anything but open-toed shoes for the greater ...

African charcoal paste is a traditional remedy that has been used for centuries to relieve insect bite itching ...

Scratching away at your mosquito bites after spending the day outside? Those irritable itches are a reaction to mosquito bites. But what causes your skin to react that way? Here’s more on why ...

Here’s more on why mosquitoes bite, how your body reacts to those bites and why. Why do mosquitoes bite people? Both male and female mosquitoes feed on flower nectar, but female mosquitoes also forage ...