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 ...

Chagas disease, also known as "kissing bug disease," is now considered endemic in the United States, with the insects that ...

The CDC has issued a warning about triatomines, a bloodsucking insect known as “kissing bugs” whose bites are often anything ...

Ladybugs dislike scents such as citronella, peppermint, menthol, citrus, and clove. Mixing any of these essential oils with ...

Out of all the places one goes to everyday, the best place to unwind and relax is home. When your home is being taken over by ...

Two UVA infectious disease experts outline the risks, transmission and prevention associated with Chagas’ disease.

Millions of people around the world are estimated to have Chagas disease, a potentially fatal, parasitic illness.

The triatomine insect-better known as the "kissing bug"-can spread Chagas disease, an illness that can cause long-term health ...

According to the CDC, Chagas disease -- which is spread by kissing bugs -- has been found in animals in Georgia and South ...

Here is what you need to know about the causes of Chagas disease, the symptoms, and how you can protect yourself.

At this time of year, you might notice an uptick in buzzing visitors around your patio, compost pile or refuse bins. The ...