Warning: this article may make you feel itchy. That’s because it covers information on a lot of bugs that cause itching, especially mites. Mites are small, insect-like organisms that grow on a lot of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “They’re tiny creatures that use their mouthparts to poke holes in the leaves and feed on the sap inside ...

Scientists are finally studying the hundreds of mites crawling around our faces. It’s gross yet strangely fascinating. (Photo: Getty Images) There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of microscopic mites ...

I have a question concerning mites in dogs, which turns into Sarcoptic mange . I have three dogs and they are all outside. They have never had this problem for eight years. I have always used a ...

There are two different types of mange in dogs, demodectic and sarcoptic mites. Sarcoptic mange is caused by Sarcoptes scabei. It can effect dogs, cats, and humans. Demodectic mange in dogs is caused ...

There are very few reasons to take a rabbit or any pocket pet (small pets like rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.) to the veterinarian; they do not need vaccinations. But one such condition is parasite ...

Mange is called scabies in humans. Scabies is caused by one type of mite, and mange is caused by another type of mite. Animal mites that cause mange are rarely, if ever, transmitted to humans. Mange ...

A few of my coneflowers had strange growths on each flower head. This is the first time I have seen this on my plants. What caused this, and is there anything I can do to improve the health of my ...

One of the most common (and vexing) houseplant pests, these tiny mites can wreak havoc on your greenery. If the leaves on your houseplant look stippled or distorted, the plant may have fallen victim ...

LAKE FOREST – County public health experts said Wednesday they’ve pinpointed the source of skin irritations that have affected dozens of students and staff members at Lake Forest Elementary: ...