Adult bed bugs are the typical image we see and think of when picturing the insect: a brown, long and flat oval-shaped body when hungry and a reddish-brown, balloon-like body after recently consuming ...

Boxelder bugs are mostly a nuisance when they enter homes as the weather turns cooler in fall. Here is how to prevent them from invading.

Discovering bed bugs early is crucial to prevent widespread infestation. Look for telltale signs like itchy bites, blood stains on bedding, and dark droppings. Regular inspections of mattresses, ...

The parasitic kissing bug disease is not new, but it has become increasingly common to the point of being endemic in the U.S. Because of this, the insect-borne illness has been a point of interest for ...

It’s the first update since an initial list was published a decade ago, in 2015. Since then, new threats have emerged, including Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus spreading in hospitals that can ...

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Chagas disease, transmitted by \"kissing bugs,\" is now endemic in parts of the US, with local transmission reported in at least eight states. While ini ...

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Health officials in the United States, particularly in Southern California, have warned of a new emerging parasitic infection transmitted by 'kissing bugs' called Chagas disease. A new study published ...

"Kissing bugs" transmit Chagas disease through infected feces, causing symptoms like fever and potentially fatal heart problems in 20%-30% of chronic cases.