Health A-Z Medical Reference
- Mealybugs: What to Know
Mealybugs are strange-looking creatures that eat plants. Learn more about what they look like, what they eat, and how to get rid of them.
- Web Spiders: What to Know
Web spiders are beneficial arthropods that feed on many harmful insects. Learn more about the signs of web spiders, health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.
- Mouth Larvae: What to Know
Mouth larvae can infest oral tissues and cause dangerous side effects. Learn more about the symptoms of mouth larvae, health risks, how to remove them, and more.
- Locusts: What to Know
Learn about locusts. Discover how to identify and eliminate locust infestations.
- Armyworm: What to Know?
Although armyworms are aerial pests, the larval stage of these insects attacks cereal crops. Learn more about armyworms and how to get rid of them.
- Wasps: What to Know
Wasps are beneficial pollinators, but they can be dangerous. Learn more about health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.
- House Centipedes: What to Know
House centipedes prey on other household pests like cockroaches and termites, but you may not want them in your home. Learn what to do if you have them.
- June Bugs: What to Know
June bugs are a type of beetle. Learn the signs of June bug damage, where they live, what they eat, and more.
- Gnats: What to Know
Gnats are tiny flies that can cause a huge annoyance. Learn about the different types of gnats, where they live, and how to get rid of them.
- Spider Crickets: What to Know
Spider crickets are common household pests that eat fabric and other materials. Learn more about the spider cricket's diet, how they get into homes, prevention methods, and more.
- Dragonflies: What to Know
Ever wonder what those fluttering insects are flying around freshwater ponds and lakes? Read our guide to find out about these insects known as dragonflies.
- Japanese Beetles: What to Know
Japanese beetles are an invasive pest in the U.S. because they damage crops, landscape plants, and lawns. Learn more about the signs of Japanese beetle damage, what they eat, and how to get rid of them.
- Yellow Sac Spiders: What to Know
Yellow sac spiders are common household pests with a painful bite. Learn more about how to identify yellow sac spiders, signs you have them, prevention methods, and more.
- European Hornets: What to Know
Learn about European hornets. Discover how to identify and eliminate European hornet infestations.
- Scorpions: What to Know
Scorpions are stinging pests that thrive in warm, dry areas. Learn more about scorpions, their stings, what to do if you have them, and more.
- Wood Roaches: What to Know
Wood roaches are insects related to cockroaches and termites. Learn more about their health risks, how to get rid of them, and more.
- Springtails: What to Know
Springtails are tiny, harmless pests that thrive in moist soil. Learn more about springtails, and what to do if you have them.
- What to Know About Hornets
Hornets are a type of wasp that stings. Learn more about where they live, health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.
- Gophers: What to Know
Learn more about gophers, including how to identify them and how to get rid of them.
- The Future of Treatment for PNH
PNH treatments are better than ever before, and there’s hope they’ll continue to improve. Find out what’s in the works and how you can help.
- The Challenges of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) brings challenges that impact work and relationships, like fatigue. Here’s what to know and how to manage.
- Bald-Faced Hornets: What to Know
Bald-faced hornets are large, aggressive wasps. Learn more about the signs of bald-faced hornets, health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.
- Joro Spiders: What to Know
Joro spiders are a colorful and invasive species of spiders. Learn more about the signs of Joro spiders, health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.
- Light Brown Apple Moth: What to Know
Light brown apple moths are invasive pests that damage plants and fruit trees. Learn more about the signs of light brown apple moth, health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.
- Cicadas: What to Know
Cicadas are an insect with a long lifecycle. Learn what they look and sound like, where they live, and when they'll appear next.
- Household Pests: daddy longlegs
Daddy longlegs are a common pest found around homes. Learn more about daddy longlegs and what they do in our guide.
- Emperor Scorpions: What to Know
Learn about emperor scorpions. Discover how to identify and eliminate emperor scorpion infestations.
- Palmetto Bug: What to Know
Palmetto bugs are large cockroaches that live in the American southeast. Learn more about palmetto bug traits, why you get them, how to get rid of them, and more.
- Household Pests: Crickets
Crickets are a singing insect commonly found outside homes in rural landscapes. Find out more about these creatures, what they do, and how to prevent and get rid of them.
- Click Beetles: What to Know
Click beetles are a species of beetle. Learn about the different types, what they look like, and where they live.
- How to Deal With Rats and Rat Poop
Rat droppings can carry several dangerous diseases. Learn how to get rid of rats, identify rat droppings, and properly clean them up to reduce the risk of infection.
- Drain Flies: What to Know
Learn more about drain flies, including what they look like, where they live, and how to get rid of them.
- Brown Widow Spiders: What to Know
Brown widow spiders are becoming more common in the southern U.S. Learn more about brown widow spiders, where they live, what to do if you get bit, how to get rid of them, and more.
- Garden Spiders: What to Know
Learn more about garden spiders, including signs that you have them and how to identify them.
- Household Pests: Bumblebees
Bumblebees are a common flying insect found worldwide. Learn more about bumblebees, what to do if you have them, and how to help them from becoming endangered.
- Crane Fly: What to Know
Crane flies are giant insects that look like mosquitoes. Learn more about health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.
- Ants: What to Know
Ants are common household pests. Learn more about the signs of an ant infestation, health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.
- What You Should Know About Beehives
Beehives can cause problems if they settle into your home. Learn the signs you have a beehive and how to safely remove them and prevent bees from settling again.
- Asian Longhorned Beetles: What to Know
Asian longhorned beetles are an invasive species that burrow into and kill trees. Learn more about the signs of an Asian longhorned beetle infestation, what their life cycle is, and how to get rid of them.
- Bagworms: What to Know
Learn more about what bagworms are, what they look like, and how to get rid of these pests before they destroy your foliage.
- Black Fire Ant: What to Know
Learn about black fire ants. Discover how to identify and eliminate black fire ant infestations.
- Boxelder Bugs: What to Know
Learn about boxelder bugs. Discover how to identify and eliminate boxelder bug infestations.
- Blister Beetles: What to Know
Learn about blister beetles. Discover how to identify and manage blister beetle problems.
- Asian Lady Beetle: What to Know
Asian lady beetles are native to Eastern Asia, but are found in most U.S. states. Learn how to identify these bugs and what to do if you see them in your house.
- Beetles: What to Know
Beetles are the most common insect in the world. Learn more about Beetles, where they live, which ones are harmful, how to get rid of them, and more.
- Bat Bugs: What to Know
Bat bugs are tiny insects that can infest a house. Learn more about the signs and health risks of bat bugs, what to do if you have them, and more.
- Weevils: What to Know
Weevils are bugs that infest plants and pantry goods. Learn more about their health risks, how to get rid of them, and more.
- How to Kill Bugs With Borax
Looking for a safe, effective pesticide to rid your house of bugs? Borax is a mineral that, with proper precautions, you can use to kill bugs around your home.
- What Is Rift Valley Fever?
Learn how the Rift Valley fever virus can pass from mosquitoes to animals and humans -- and what you can do about it.
- How to Get Rid of Moles in Your Yard
Learn about mole removal for your property. Discover the best ways to deal with these outdoor pests.