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Learn what bed bugs are and how to locate, prevent, and deal with bed bugs, especially when traveling.... Details >

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This article describes how to identify and treat bed bug infestations. Information on hiring pest management professionals is included as well.... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Also available in: Spanish   

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 a... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  

Also available in: Chinese-Traditional - (PDF)  Hmong - (PDF)  Laotian - (PDF)  Portugese - (PDF)  Spanish  Vietnamese - (PDF) 

When dealing with West Nile virus, prevention is your best bet. Fighting mosquito bites reduces your risk of getting mosquito-borne diseases.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish   

Learn what a bed bug is, looks and feels like, and what you can do to avoid being bitten.... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  

Read these general guidelines before using insect repellant on children, and learn about other ways to prevent children from mosquito bites.... Details >

Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases/CDC

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, a... Details >

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Test your knowledge of Lyme Disease by answering these five questions.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. 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. ... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Also available in: Spanish   

Pests are unwanted plants, animals, insects, germs or other organisms that interfere with human activity. Learn how identify, understand, and control pests. ... Details >

National Pesticide Information Center, Oregon State University  

Find photos, facts, and prevention tips to help you reduce your risk of becoming infected with Lyme Disease and other tick-borne disorders. ... Details >

Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.  

Dogs are very susceptible to tick bites and tickborne diseases. Learn why it is important to use a tick preventive product on your dog.... Details >

Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases/CDC

Also available in: Spanish 

Spring is a time when many people spend more time outdoors, so it's important to remember how to prevent tick bites. Find simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.... Details >

Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases/CDC

If you find a tick attached to your skin, there's no need to panic. Use these simple instructions to safely remove a tick. ... Details >

National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases