Tularemia, which can affect humans and pets, found in central Illinois after weeks of reports of ill and dead squirrels in nearby Urbana.

A dead rabbit found in Central Illinois tested positive for a rare bacterial disease, prompting health officials to urge ...

Rise of the Zombie Bugs” explores how parasites create real-life zombies in the insect and invertebrate world.

Those dealing with a mosquito problem may be interested to know how to get rid of mosquitoes yourself and when it might be ...

SAN ANTONIO - "More rain always means more mosquitoes," says Molly Keck, Entomologist with the Texas A&M AgriLife ...

Emergency department visits for tick bites have increased across Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of ...

Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it’s a bug that bites, all bets are off. Of course, ...

Everyone should avoid bug bites ... about our editorial standards. Mosquitoes and ticks pose a much bigger threat than just being incredibly annoying. A single bite “can be a matter of life ...

La Crosse virus disease is a rare viral illness that is spread to humans via mosquito bites. The name comes from La Crosse ...

The SRHD recommends wearing light-colored clothing and long pants and sleeves to help avoid gnat bites by covering skin and keeping cool, as the heat absorption of darker colors tends to attract more ...