While dust mites won't hurt you, they can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Here we explore whether dust mite sprays ...

Cicada season may be over, but another pest emerges right after. Here's how to prevent possible bites and rashes from oak ...

Mange is a skin disease in dogs that can be caused by several different species of mites that burrow into the skin and cause severe itchiness and other problems. Mange can even cause lesions, scales, ...

Spider mites are common household pests that infest crops and houseplants. Learn more about what spider mites eat, why you get them, how to get rid of spider mites, and more.

Have some unexplained red spots on your skin? They could be mite bites. We'll go over the most common types, how to identify them, and whether they require treatment.

A new pest may emerge in Ohio as Brood XIV cicadas conclude their 17-year life cycle. Oak leaf itch mites can bite people, ...

Dealing with a spider mite infestation? We spoke to a gardening expert to see if diatomaceous earth is an effective solution ...

Fleas and mites bite. Here’s everything you need to know about how to spot the pests, how to keep them out of your personal space, and what to do if they cause problems.

Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size.

Itch mites feed on cicada eggs and were one of the insects that bugged us in 2024. Courtesy of Ed Zaborski/2021 Earwigs were overly abundant last summer and gave many homeowners the creeps.

Itchy mite bites linked to cicada invasion on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself The oak itch mites are much worse compared to years past, and they aren't going anywhere just yet.

As if Illinois hadn't been (literally) bugged enough this summer, a plague of itchy mites has begun feasting on the cicada eggs.