With the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors — which also means a greater risk of itchy skin conditions. Bug bites and stings are naturally more prevalent in the warmer weather, which ...

As the weather warms, spending more time outside is a must. While there are a ton of benefits to enjoying nature, there are also a few drawbacks you should be prepared for, like mosquito bites and, ...

You're working in your garden, pulling weeds and making sure everything looks pretty. A few hours later, while admiring your garden, you start to feel an itch on your arm and notice some red bumps. At ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Poison ivy can quickly ruin a day spent outdoors. It’s best to adhere to the rule, “leaves of three, let them be,” since exposing your skin to poison ivy can lead to allergic ...

We are in peak poison ivy season in our area. That means poison ivy is at its worst and doing its best to spread to you. Master gardeners say poison ivy is kind of a master of disguise. It can hide in ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We live in a great place to enjoy nature, but poison ivy and poison oak are found in the Ozarks. Both can cause rashes and blisters if touched. Poison ivy is a native plant ...

You don't exactly have to have spent a lifetime in nature to know the old adage: Leaves of three, let it be. But that doesn't keep some people from a rash encounter with poison ivy, poison oak or ...

Q: You have written about natural remedies, and I’d like to share mine. As a field biologist, I learned to crush jewel weed and rub it on any area that had accidentally come in contact with poison ivy ...

ST. LOUIS – It’s that time of year when people like to hike, camp, and enjoy the great outdoors. But the risks of tick bites and getting poison ivy can ruin your summer fun. Dr. Farzana Hoque, an ...

When handling poison ivy, don’t neglect your gear. To protect you from getting exposed to the oil, wear long pants tucked ...

Summer is in full bloom and so are plants and weeds that can cause you harm. Outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners and just about everyone else should know about poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and ...

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