Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something ...

Watch Millie the Heeler Puppy Experience Her First Lightning Bug: A Heartwarming Moment

The heartwarming clip was shared by @ millie.muffin.butt and shows Millie noticing lightning bugs on a warm summer evening.
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Scratching bug bites feels good – but science says don't do it

WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would ...

Brace for more mosquitoes, no-see-ums this summer as El Niño hits Florida

Hotter, wetter El Niño conditions could increase mosquitoes, no-see-ums and other biting pests across Florida this summer.
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The New World screwworm has returned to the U.S. Now what?

At least a dozen animals have been found with the flesh-eating maggots. It could take more than a year to eradicate the ...
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How To Get Rid Of Palmetto Bugs And Keep Them From Coming Back

If you can't stand the sight of one more palmetto bug scurrying into your closet, under your couch, or behind your fridge, we hear you. Palmetto bugs are unnerving—especially when they take flight and ...
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"They hide close to where you sleep and feed when the opportunity arises. Once it reaches skin, it uses piercing, sucking mouthparts to draw blood"

A meal can last several minutes. During feeding, the bed bug injects saliva containing substances that help stop blood clotting and reduce immediate sensation, which is why many people do not feel the ...