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If you spot a cute, red, polka-dotted insect on your windowsill or plants this summer, there's a decent chance it's a species of ladybug known as the Asian lady beetle—and it's not necessarily good ...

Whether from a mosquito or a tick or a bee, it's not pleasant to get a bite or a sting. While most bites and stings cause mild problems like itching, a rash, or swelling, some can be more serious ...

Care Advice for Bed Bug Bites What You Should Know About Bed Bug Bites: Bed bug bites cause itchy red bumps. They are usually less than ½ inch (12 mm) in size. Some are larger (like a hive). These are ...

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This species is perhaps best known for its bite, which, while not of any medical significance to humans, can catch people by surprise if they think they are handling a harmless ladybug. But the ...

The lady beetle is a frequent "biter," while ladybugs rarely bite. Are Asian lady beetles harmful to humans, pets or plants? Lady beetles aren't inherently harmful, though they can be a nuisance.

Apart from bites, ladybugs can also “pinch” their enemies with their limbs. They are not known to be carriers of human diseases. So, if one bites or pinches you, it shouldn’t cause any illnesses.