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The camel spider (aka wind scorpion spider, sun spider) is mostly found in the southwest US & southern Africa. Camel spider size, speed & dangers explained here.

What's the best way to remove a tick? I've removed DOZENS from myself & my dogs! I'll show you easy ways to remove ticks & which ones carry Lyme Disease.

Have a tick bite? I did - but I had no idea what signs of Lyme Disease to look for. Here's everything I've learned after my Lyme Disease diagnosis. And how I'm treating it now.

Like the U.S. Military does, we use Permethrin spray as a tick repellent! It works much better than DEET-based products at repelling ticks and mosquitoes.

Summer is here and so are the mosquitoes! See the best home mosquito control systems on the market, mosquito trap reviews, and tips for using insect repellents

It's the time of year when head lice removal tips for school kids are often needed. See why we think this vinegar lice home remedy is the best treatment for head lice.

Do you know the symptoms of an allergic reaction to a bee sting, wasp sting, or insect bite? You should always keep Benadryl on hand - it could be a lifesaver for your child or your pet!

Fortunately, there aren't that many poisonous spiders in this part of the United States. That said, the hobo spider itself is fairly common. While not fatally poisonous, you still need to watch out for them and keep from being bitten if you can! Here's what you need to know about hobo spiders.

Dust mites are present and hiding all throughout your home. The house may look clean, but the dust mites are in the air. About 80% of the flecks you see floating in a sunbeam streaming through the window are dead skin cells... and dust mites! Here's how to avoid dust mite allergy symptoms without spending a dime.

Hate mosquitoes? Here are some of the best ideas for making your own all-natural mosquito repellents, plus a few organic mosquito repellents you can buy.

Bedbugs are a one-time myth has recently been proven to be a REAL threat to people everywhere -- both in hotels and at home. Here's what to look for to determine if there are bedbugs in the bed you are sleeping in, how to treat bedbug bites, and how to prevent bedbugs in your home altogether.

I've been living with Lyme Disease for years. Here's how I got Lyme Disease from a tick bite & the Lyme Disease rash that followed. Plus a list of people in Nashville Tennessee with Lyme Disease, and Lyme Disease doctors in Nashville.

Here's how to tell if you've been bitten by a black widow spider and how to treat the spider bite if you have. Be sure to look for the classic red hourglass shape on the spider's body.

After being diagnosed with Lyme Disease, my symptoms went away for 1 year then returned. See the meds my doctor prescribed, what my Lyme Disease treatment was like, and how my symptoms changed after starting treatment for Lyme Disease.

The following pictures illustrate the progression of a brown recluse spider bite. Photos from days 3 through 6 are not too graphic. However, the picture showing the infection on days 9 and 10 are very graphic. Your discretion is advised if you choose to view.