NATICK, Mass. (Oct. 14, 2014) -- When it comes to insect repellent, the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC, makes sure Soldier uniforms are treated just right. The ...

Q: I read or heard that many of our troops are suffering from leishmaniasis in Iraq, which apparently is caused by sand fleas. Wouldn't that part of the world be too dry for fleas? A: I read the same ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Flies, mosquitos, and ticks can dampen any outdoor excursion, especially on a hot summer day. A short ...

During the warmer months, bug bites — like sunburns — are sometimes an unfortunate consequence of spending time outdoors. But bites from mosquitoes, ticks and other insects can be much more than just ...

In the first survey of sand flies in Panama to use genetic barcoding, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and Gorgas Memorial Laboratories identified 20 sand fly species from ...