- Author: Elaine Lander
- Author: Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Published on: October 1, 2020
Most of us have experienced itchy skin from a biting insect at least once in our lives. Insects and spiders such as mosquitoes, ticks, mites, bed bugs, fleas, and head lice can and do bite people. But have you ever felt like something bit you, but you didn't see what did it? This happens to all of us from time to time, but some may feel like they are getting bit constantly, are itchy, or have the sensation that bugs are crawling on them or underneath their skin. Yet they can't find the bugs. Because the insects may be too small or too fast to catch, it might be hard to convince others of the problem.
This unexplained itching feeling can be very bothersome to those experiencing it and can lead to stress. The issue is addressed in...
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Focus Area Tags: Health, Pest Management
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