A quiet change in 2014 tied West Nile prevention budget to anti-smoking efforts. Cities and counties won't get that money ...

I have seen the mosquito bites significantly reduce in size/swelling and redness in less than 24 hours. It also significantly reduces the itchiness". A catch-all treatment for eczema, dermatitis ...

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 ...

A warm summer night, the hum of mosquitoes filling the air, and you, slathering on DEET, waving your arms like a windmill, ...

One of the best ways to control mosquito populations around homes is to follow the “tip and toss” method. Here’s what to do.

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, ...

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

Like most pests, mosquitoes can grow resistant to treatment, but at the Lee County Mosquito Control District, new research ...

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

The simplest and natural remedy to get rid of the itchiness is the use of cucumber slices. Known for their cooling properties, cucumbers can soothe the skin and reduce inflammation. Here's how you can ...

The CDC is also recommending doctors "advise patients who plan to travel to take steps to prevent mosquito bites during travel and for three weeks after returning, especially if traveling to an ...