Ticks are perhaps scary for their bloodsucking nature, and there are quite a few other insects that look like them. However, those insects are quite different.

When it's cold outside, and you're enjoying the warmth of the fire and a hot cup of soup, should you be concerned about tiny ...

Have you noticed a smattering of dark spots on your snow piles this winter? Though it look like dirt, you may also be encountering some visiting springtails, or "snow fleas" as they are often called.

Springtails, also known as "snow fleas," are ancient arthropods that can be seen on snow during winter. Despite their nickname, springtails are harmless to humans, do not bite, and are a different ...

Michigan's wet, cold weather is revealing springtails, ancient arthropods typically found on snow piles during the winter. The tiny "bugs" are known for their haphazard jumping, which has earned them ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Dust mites are the scourge of allergy sufferers everywhere. They are microscopic insects, not detectable to the human eye, that feed on human and animal skin shedding. They breed prolifically, and ...

Parasites aren’t just a nuisance. They can seriously affect the health and comfort of your animals. In Oregon’s mild, wet climate, we see year-round parasite activity in both pets and livestock. Dogs, ...

I mean the kind of itching that wakes you up at 2 a.m., the kind that has you scratching your ankles until they bleed and leaves you wondering if you’ll ever feel comfortable again. As a veterinarian, ...

The idea of tiny bugs living in your eyelashes might sound like something out of a horror movie, but their reality is far less alarming. Microscopic mites are incredibly common and, for the most part, ...