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 ...

Whether you first notice a sharp pinch, a nagging itch, or a painful sting, discovering a brand-new bug bite—sometimes instantly, but often only days later—is no fun. Some ache, some beg to be ...

All sorts of pests are capable of invading your home throughout the year. But some of them are more problematic than others. Insects like boxelder bugs are more of a nuisance pest than a burden on ...

Bed bugs are small, flat insects that feed on the blood of people and animals while they sleep. They are very good at hiding and their slim, flat bodies allow them to fit in tiny spaces and stay there ...

Identifying the type of bite or sting is important for choosing the best treatment. Insect repellents, such as those with DEET, can help you prevent bug bites and stings. Common bug bites and stings ...

Once spotted, you'll want a speedy way to get rid of water bugs, even if it’s just a solo specimen you’ve spotted scurrying away. Knowing how to get rid of water bugs is important not only because ...

As summer kicks off, many South Carolinians will soon travel for vacation. Plenty will bring back memories of fun and happiness. Some could also bring back a gross, unwanted visitor. With the return ...

Itchy, red and generally uncomfortable, bug bites are not only hard to avoid, but they can be tough to get rid of, too. Still, you don’t have to choose between the great outdoors and suffering through ...

Don't let the bedbugs bite. Seriously. Summer is here and that means it's time to start traveling. And traveling means staying in hotels, motels, vacation homes, and other places that aren't yours.

It's that time of the year again. With warm weather and people going on vacations, an unwelcome visitor is making a skin-crawling appearance: bed bugs. After the 2020 pandemic, entomologists said bed ...