Insects, bugs, spiders and other arachnids are around all year. But now that spring is here, their activity is ramping up. Common outdoor creepy crawlies in Missouri can include ticks, mosquitoes and ...

That cluster of itchy red bumps on your skin is probably chiggers. Bug bites are one of the downsides of summer. After an afternoon playing fetch with the dog or weeding the flower beds, the last ...

Chiggers are most active in the afternoon when ground temperatures are between 77°F and 86°F. Only the larval form parasites on people and animals. They are too small to see with the naked eye, and ...

As the weather warms up, it’s important to be aware of the potential threats from insects and arachnids in North Carolina. While most spiders in the region pose no harm to humans, it’s crucial to be ...

Summer in Florida brings increased bug activity and itchy bites from pests like chiggers, no-see-ums and mosquitoes. Chiggers are tiny mites that leave itchy rashes, often around ankles, knees, waists ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Just like the ticks, the pollen, and early blooming flowers, the chiggers are back in action across the area a little earlier than usual this spring. Kelly McGowan, a ...

Warmer days may lead many to itch for spring and summer, but a Kansas State University entomologist cautions against a small mite that is likely to give you a less-pleasing seasonal itch. Chiggers are ...

As the weather warms up, it’s important to be aware of the potential threats from insects and arachnids in North Carolina. It’s essential to take preventive measures to protect both humans and pets ...