While most of the bites and stings of insects heal by themselves after several days of mild discomfort, it is important to know what kind of bite it is so that you can take adequate measures for first ...

Spiders don’t carry diseases, the way ticks and mosquitoes do, and in the United States, where thousands of species of spiders live, there are only a few venomous types that cause concern — notably, ...

The brown recluse spider goes into homes when it is extremely hot or wet over a long period of time, experts said.

Brown recluse spiders are showing up in Missouri homes more often this time of year, but experts say, despite their ...

Household spiders are generally not dangerous, but to keep your mind at ease, follow this cheat sheet of the most common home ...

While cleaning up from the flood, stay hydrated and safe to avoid falls, cuts, snake bites and toxic water injuries.