Mite bites can cause skin lumps and rashes and, occasionally, more serious reactions, Dr. Merchant says. Among outdoor mites, the only type that frequently bites people is the chigger.

Home remedies for chigger bites Doctors don't see chigger bites as often as some other types of insect and parasite bites, Levoska says, because they aren't generally dangerous and don't transmit ...

Knowing the difference between bed bug bites and fleabites is important in terms of prevention and treatment. Here’s how to tell. Where you’ll find bed bugs Bed bugs are oval-shaped and reddish-brown ...

Small raised bumps on your skin may have multiple causes. Two common culprits include bed bugs and chiggers. Both are parasites living off the blood of people or animals. Bedbug and chigger bites ...

Podcaster Show PlayerYikes: Oak tree mites bring chigger-like bite outbreak from above Millions of the tiny bugs fall from oak trees daily to deliver itchy, chigger-like bites.

Ugh—you're scratching and you'd really like to know what bit you: Chigger and bed bug bites often look similar, but there are ...

The mites, which are commonly found in humid regions, can leave itchy bites all over the skin. By Carly Stern Dr. Stephanie Lareau whizzed through the trees on her mountain bike in Roanoke, Va ...

Others have also reported that liquid bandage helps control the itch of chigger bites. We want to add, though, that neither medications nor home remedies are always effective for everyone.

For a quick and effective home remedy, using a cotton ball, apply equal parts water and apple cider vinegar to the chigger bites. Allow it to air dry, then rinse with warm water.

While some ants are harmless (though not fun to have in the home), Dr. Giangreco says fire ant bites are worth monitoring. People can have various reactions, with one of the most severe being ...

If you’ve ever dealt with a bug bite, especially the annoying itchiness of chigger bites, you will want to be ready to avoid them the next time you are outdoors.

If you’ve ever dealt with a bug bite, especially the annoying itchiness of chigger bites, you will want to be ready to avoid them the next time you are outdoors.