Insect bites become more and more common during warm months. Because we spend more time outdoors, we tend to encounter insects more frequently. While most bug bites are mild and can heal on their own, bug bites often cause unpleasant symptoms like extreme itching and swelling at the bite site due to the histamines released after a bug bite. This can lead to bug bites itching for days, and excessive scratching can cause infection. Keep ...