Does spit really help with a mosquito bite? And onion with a bee sting? An expert gives answers on how to respond to common insect attacks. Andrea Warnecke/dpa It could be such a wonderful summer's ...

Wasp stings are no joking matter. This time of year, stinging insects are fierce. You might come across a yellow jacket hive or hornet nest nest anywhere in your yard, beneath your deck, or inside ...

Wasp sting treatment: Let's learn from the experts what should be done first when a yellow wasp bites, how to prevent getting poisoned, and also what treatments can be done to avoid swelling after a ...

Receiving a bug bite can be unsettling, particularly if you're not sure what little creature caused the red, throbbing welt on your skin. Bug bites can be difficult to identify, especially since so ...

Summertime brings sunshine, more hours outside and an increased risk of bug bites and stings. Insects like mosquitoes, ticks, bees and spiders are often harmless, but sometimes their bites and stings ...

Warm weather plus extra time spent outdoors is a recipe for summer fun, but it’s also that time of year when mosquitoes and ticks seem to be everywhere. Sure, it just comes with the territory, but ...

aren’t the only critters with poison potential. Insects also evolved to use venom as a weapon for warding off attackers or immobilizing prey. But instead of using their fangs as a delivery device, ...

Experts warn that sucking out bee venom or scraping a stinger with a credit card can worsen the sting and spread the venom.