Known as the kissing bug, this insect carries a parasite that can cause the potentially fatal Chagas disease. "Kissing bugs are not your typical insect. Feeding on blood—mostly at night—they ...

Hanna Cortes What is a kissing bug? Kissing bugs are insects that feed on blood from animals and people. They are native to Delaware and live in wooded areas. Kissing bugs carry a parasite that causes ...

kissing bugs, and more. In most cases, bug bites are not deadly to humans, but some bites can cause long-term illnesses, ...

Kissing bugs' mouth-parts extend well beyond their heads. Just before feeding, the bug extends its proboscis and inserts it into the host. The tiny tip is serrated like a knife, which helps it cut ...

Some bugs, like ticks and kissing bugs, can transmit disease, so you might need to see a doctor. Nobody likes bug bites. They are often itchy, irritating, and painful. But despite the annoyance ...

which often bite the face and are known as ‘kissing bugs’. Humans and other mammals, can become infected when the bug’s parasite-laden faeces come into contact with the wound. The disease ...