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Kissing bugs, also known as triatomine bugs or conenose bugs, are blood-sucking insects that get their nickname from their ...

Kissing bugs are insects that may be infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease. The disease can be mild, causing swelling and fever, or it can be long lasting.

Although most human cases of Chagas disease are reported from South and Central America and Mexico, there are established kissing bug populations across the southern United States, including Texas.

The discovery of a species of kissing bug in Nebraska has prompted state and University of Nebraska officials to alert the public to the risks posed by the bugs.

Kissing Bugs, also known as Triatominae, have been around for thousands of years. They are usually tannish-brown, have a flatter body, and feature a black and tan striped border around their bodies.

The following insect species could be really harmful to humans, and you should take care to avoid them altogether. Kissing Bugs Kissing bugs are native to Georgia. UGA Today ...

Adult kissing bugs range from about 0.75 to 1.25 inches in length. Most species have a very characteristic band around the edge of the body that is striped with orange or red markings.

A kissing bug humans do not want to canoodle Researchers are investigating discovery of the insect in Delaware. While common in the Mid-Atlantic, they are vectors of a parasite that can lead to ...

Hand-rammed earth is also stigmatized due to its association with Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. While the construction can harbor disease vectors, such as the kissing ...

Kissing bugs can spread Chagas disease, and you might not even know you were bitten. Here's what kissing bugs look like and how to get rid of them.

Kissing bugs can spread Chagas disease, and you might not even know you were bitten. Here's what kissing bugs look like and how to get rid of them.