As temperatures rise and outdoor activities increase, medical experts are warning about a surge in dangerous bug bites and stings. While most encounters with insects result in minor irritation ...

Jaywalking? Bug bite. Didn’t hold the elevator for someone? Bug bite. Bad tipper? Three bug bites. It’s just maddening enough ...

This is the bad stuff. A small minority of people are at risk -- between 1 in 300 and 1 in 2000. Although rare, this reaction to common insect bites can be life-threatening. What is anaphylaxis?

"My legs swell out really bad. It's makes my life a misery in the ... A Public Health Agency spokesperson said: "Insect bites or stings are not usually serious and get better in a few days." ...

Topical insect repellents are a safe, effective and affordable way to reduce mosquito bites. Covering up with loose fitted long sleeved shirts, long pants and covered shoes also provides a ...

Most spiders, and spider bites, are harmless. There are more than 40,000 species of spiders in the world — and only 12 of the 500 species that bite have venom strong enough to harm humans.

Calls to the NHS helpline 111 about insect bites are almost double the rate they normally are at this time of year. And senior doctors are reporting incidents of patients being treated in hospital ...