Bites from the snakes — the only venomous snakes likely to be seen in central North Carolina and the Triangle — are rarely fatal to humans. But antivenom, which can be used to treat copperhead bites, ...

What are kissing bugs? Kissing bugs, or Triatomine bugs, are named so as they tend to bite people on the face and near the ...

The warm weather can bring ants, moths, mice and all manner of unpleasant critters out to play – experts explain how to keep ...

To my surprise — and like reviewers who call the tool the best $10 they’ve ever spent — the Bug Bite Thing lived up to the ...

These hydrocolloid bug bite patches with soothing ingredients like aloe and witch hazel can reduce itching and speed up ...

After 50 years, a new era in itch relief has arrived. PBZ OTC Pyribenzamine Antihistamine Cream, the first new topical ...

Avoid stagnant water around the house — in plant trays, buckets, or open containers — as these serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes ...

Increased heat and humidity during summer can cause scalp infections due to sweat, oil production, and poor hygiene.

Be on the lookout for a bug that resembles Cousin Itt. It may seem harmless but it can do real damage if you’re bitten.

Cleaning: Always clean new bug bites with soap and water. If available, apply a topical antibiotic ointment, such as bacitracin or neomycin ... then elevate it above heart level. Pain relief: If you ...

A catch-all treatment for eczema, dermatitis and insect bites, hydrocortisone cream provides near-instant relief for itching, irritation and swelling. Clinically proven and dermatologically tested ...

You can often prevent allergic reactions to insect stings with allergy shots (also known as immunotherapy). This treatment can be 80% to 95% effective in preventing future reactions. It involves ...