Stings & Bites

The pesky critters have been with us for many millennia and have adapted to their hosts as we have evolved.

Been bitten? Ugly flea bite marks can make your life a misery, but here are some tips to save your blushes.

Nearly every homeowner fears bed bugs and fleas. Not only are they hard to get rid of, but they also can be dangerous to you and your pets. Do you know how to tell the difference between the two?

A tick bite cannot cause much harm but it does lead to discomfort and pain. Here are the images, signs, complications, causes, and treatment for the bites.

What do bed bug bites look like? Here are some pictures to help identify them and information on how to get rid of them.

What do flea bites look like? Do they itch? Get complete information on symptoms, prevention, and treatment, with pictures of allergic reactions.

If you suspect a spider bite, it's important to identify the type of spider that may have bitten you. Depending on the type, untreated bites can be dangerous or life-threatening.

Trying to identify a spider bite? Everything you need to know about the bites of wolf spiders (also referred to as the ground or hunting spider).

How to identify a brown recluse spider bite, plus information about the signs, stages, and best treatments.

Rat bites, whether from a wild or a domestic rat, can be very serious. This article focuses on how to treat rat bites in order to prevent infection.

Bed bug, mosquito, flea, and other bites sometimes look similar, but have characteristic differences. For example, the differentiation between ivy rashes and bug bites is more pronounced than between some bug bites. Dig to the root of the problem with rash identification.

This article covers symptoms, reactions, and treatments for a bee sting to the eyelid, including photos of the stages of healing.

Should dog bites be treated at home or by a doctor? Learn about dog bite first aid, dog bite infection, dog bite force, and why dogs bite in the first place. Photos and videos included.

Did you get stung or bitten by fire ants? Fire ant bites are itchy and painful due to the fact that they're a bite and a sting all in one. Read here about treatment tips and home remedies.

There are many types of common bugs, and many types of bug bites that cause swelling. Waking up with bite marks in the morning is no fun, and knowing what kind of bug you're dealing with can help to eliminate them quickly.