It is difficult to appreciate the delicate complexity of a mosquito proboscis (aka the long, flexible tube mosquitoes use to suck your blood) when you are suffering a mosquito bite or worried about … [Read more...]
“Bugging” Mosquitoes to Stop Dengue Fever & Other Diseases
If you're skeptical that some "cures" for diseases transmitted by insects and ticks could be worse than the diseases themselves, say hello to theĀ innovative breakthrough that involves implanting the … [Read more...]
A Lyme Disease Vaccine Is Close, But Prevention Is Still the Best Cure
Valneva, a pharmaceutical company in France, has been conducting human trials for a vaccine against Lyme disease. The results look promising, but you should continue to rely on repellents and take … [Read more...]
How Do I Know What Bug Bit Me?
Wondering what kind of bug bit you or your child and hoping to find out? Unfortunately, though there's certainly a list of common suspects, insect bites are not that easy to identify, and even medical … [Read more...]
Insect & Tick Diseases by Region: Risks Where You Live
Having trouble understanding which insect- and tick-borne illnesses you should be concerned about in your area? Some threats, like Lyme disease, Zika, and West Nile Virus, make national headlines all … [Read more...]
Tick Diseases on the Rise: What You Need to Know
Are you are alarmed about tick diseases and the recent news reports that cite studies showing that ticks, mosquitoes, other biting insects, and the diseases they spread are all on the rise? Here is … [Read more...]