Bug Off! Send Irritating Insects Packing With This Gear
Bug bites are no fun. They can itch or hurt, and some can make you sick. Here's how to prevent them.
Itchy Hazards
Don’t Bug Me! How to Be Prepared for Biting and Stinging Insects
Are you ready to deal with biting and stinging "bugs" you might encounter outside?
How Do You Prevent and Treat Chigger Bites?
Q: What are red bugs or chiggers and how do you treat their bites?
5 Tips to Avoid Mosquito Bites
Mosquitoes are annoying, and they can be dangerous, too. Here's how to keep them away.
Watch Out for These 5 Stinging Caterpillars
Some tiny caterpillars can sting. Learn how to identify them and what to do if you get stung.
Stuff We Like: Bug Bite Thing
The Bug Bite Thing is designed to suck out venom from under your skin to prevent itching.
3 Proven Ways to Avoid Bug Bites in the Outdoors
Don't bug me! Try these expert tricks and gear for avoiding biting insects.
Stuff We Like: SansBug Mosquito Nets
If you’re sleeping under the stars or in a canvas wall tent, you might want to consider getting a mosquito net.
How to Prevent and Treat Tick Bites
Ticks are tiny, but they can case a lot of trouble. Here's how to be tick aware.
Choosing the Most Effective Bug Spray to Stop Mosquitoes
Mosquitos and other bugs can drive you crazy in the wilderness. Here's how to keep them away.
3 Wild Plants That Relieve Minor Stings, Burns and Itches
These common plants can help if you have a minor scratch, burn, sting or itch.
How to Identify and Deal with Dangerous Bugs
Here's how to recognize biters and stingers. And how to treat their bites and stings.
How can I keep ticks away?
Every time I go hiking, I always get attacked by ticks! What can I do?
Poisonous Plants Quiz
Whether you're on a backcountry trek or a walk in the park, how aware are you of dangerous plants? Take this quiz and find out.
Avoiding mosquito attacks
I feel like a mosquito magnet. Seems like every time I go on outings with my troop, I'm the only one who gets bitten. What can I do? Help!
Effective bug sprays
Q. My Scout Troop took a four-day backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The mosquitoes were the biggest problem on the trip. I used several different bug sprays, and only one of them worked. But the one that worked only worked for about 15 minutes. What type of bug spray (preferably natural) could I use that would keep the mosquitoes away for at least an hour? Also, I’ve heard that there is clothing that keeps bugs away. How effective is this clothing? 
Are tarantulas dangerous?
Have you ever wondered what gives tarantuals their bad rep and why the site of one of these gargantuan spiders makes our skin crawl? You may be surprised to find out that the answer is not so obvious!
How to treat scorpion stings
Although the scorpion's venom is usually relatively harmless to humans, there are species of scorpions that can be lethal. Here's what to do if you get stung.
What are no-see-ums?
Biting midges can be a nuisance to campers, fishermen, hunters, hikers, gardeners, and others who spend time outdoors. Here's how to treat their bites.
Why does poison ivy cause a rash?
Q: What is it about poison ivy that makes it cause such a bad rash?