Thankfully, while some insect bites can be itchy and uncomfortable, Kassouf says that most do not pose a serious risk to humans. In most cases, the discomfort and itchiness is worst in the first ...

What Are Insect Stings and Spider Bites? A sting happens when an insect injects venom into your skin. The venom travels through the bug’s stinger. If you get stung, you’ll feel pain.

Horsefly bites are painful compared with other insect bites. They can also be slow to heal. This is because of the method the flies use to bite. The following are features of a horsefly bite ...