Health officials are encouraging people to use bug spray and mosquito-control efforts as West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start in over two decades. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that it had confirmed at least 48 cases — 38 of them severe — as of June 30.

Nothing can ruin a summer night quite like itchy mosquito bites, especially if you’re someone they find to be “tasty.” Many families have their own remedies for treating the

Mosquitoes, those tiny bedroom vampires that feed on your blood and create an unbearable cacophony in your eardrums, leave traces of their visit on your skin. Beyond the itchy bumps that dot your body all day long,

Mosquito bites itch due to an immune system reaction to the insect's saliva. Scratching a bite releases more histamines, which increases inflammation and itching. To soothe a bite, you can apply a cold compress, aloe vera or hydrocortisone cream.

Learning to identify bug bites and stings will help you get the right treatment. We break down the bites of mosquitos, fleas, spiders, and more.

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Mosquito bites are an inconvenience in the summer and spring – a nice night by the bonfire or a day spent in the sun can leave you with red, painful bite marks. And though they occur naturally outside, you may be encouraging them to lay eggs near your ...

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