Don't get burned by blister beetles this year. These toxic pests can cause painful blisters. What to know and how to get rid of them in Arizona.

A woman has warned holidaymakers to be careful after she was left with "horrific" blisters and scars after being bitten by a beetle. Emma Rose Lowry, 28, was on holiday with her partner Jordan Glenn, ...

Blister beetles are aptly named because they can produce a toxic chemical called Cantharidin which is an irritant which can cause human skin to blister. That chemical can irritate the gastrointestinal ...

Blister beetles are herbivorous insects that gnaw on mugwort or cabbage, but some species are carnivorous and eat honey bee eggs. How can a beetle without wings get into a hive? Even an ironclad ...

As you probably can guess, any insect with a name like blister beetle is not an insect to approach with a casual attitude. Blister beetles use a chemical called cantharidin for defense. Instead of a ...

BLISTERS MIGHT NOT seem like a big deal—until you get one and remember how debilitating they can be. These painful skin lesions are caused by friction when your skin rubs against your shoes, says ...

You usually do not need treatment for blisters, which often heal on their own. Make sure you wear properly fitted shoes and ...