Sure, bug spray is great, but between the various active ingredients and concentrations, it’s hard to know what truly works, let alone find a spray that doesn’t smell like a chemistry lab or make you ...

Ants can find very small cracks and crevices to get into a home. The best ways to prevent them deciding to move in is by ...

Puerto Rico has recorded at least 1,012 cases of dengue so far in 2025, followed by Florida, 50, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, ...

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

A tiny bug bite could bring home the Oropouche virus. Learn how to protect yourself on your tropical vacation with these ...

These are the best gnat killers you can buy or DIY. Plus an entomologist shares tips to help you prevent gnats in the first ...

Only the best mosquito repellants will prevent bug bites, and the best usually contain DEET. It might not have the most pleasant smell, but mosquitoes hate the stuff. Don’t assume DEET will upse ...

We’ve all been there — after a much-needed rain, we step outside for a walk to enjoy the smell of wet grass and dirt, and ...

Lucy said: "The theory that this had come from a mosquito bite was spoken about from the start because of the rash I had that ...

The still water creates the perfect place for mosquito larvae to grow. Ticks are usually active throughout the year, but peak during the spring, summer and fall. Ticks can be known to spread ...

The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on ...