Human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA) is a tick-borne disease transmitted by the deer tick and western black-legged tick. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and how to prevent tick bites.
Review Date: June 14, 2011
American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.
This article describes how to identify and treat bed bug infestations. Information on hiring pest management professionals is included as well.
Review Date: March 05, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This article describes how to prevent and treat bee and wasp stings, as well as mosquito, tick, flea and spider bites. Find out when it is important to seek medical help, especially in the event of allergic reactions to bug bites and stings.
Review Date: September 13, 2011
The Nemours Foundation
Colorado tick fever (CTF), also known as Mountain tick fever or American mountain fever, is a viral tick-borne disease transmitted by the Rocky Mountain wood tick Learn about symptoms, treatment, and how to prevent tick bites.
Review Date: June 14, 2011
American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.
Learn what a bed bug is, looks and feels like, and what you can do to avoid being bitten.
Review Date: March 08, 2011
The Nemours Foundation
Ticks are tiny insects and are not always easy to detect on the human body. Here are some tips on where to check for ticks, such as inside and behind the ears, between the toes, along the hairline, and more.
Review Date: February 28, 2012
Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services
Controlling mosquitoes, and exposure to diseases they may carry, can be done by chemical and non-chemical methods. Your first line of defense begins at home.
Review Date: January 14, 2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Tularemia (also known as rabbit fever) is a tick-borne disease transmitted by the Lone star tick, Rocky mountain wood tick, and American dog tick. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and how to prevent tick bites.
Review Date: June 14, 2011
American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.
