The CDC says it’s not easy for a kissing bug to pass Chagas disease to humans. A person can get Chagas from a kissing bug only if the insect’s feces get into the bite wound.

Kissing bugs, or triatomines, feed off of the blood of humans and other animals. Kissing bugs are nocturnal, meaning that they hide during the day and are most active at night.

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

This video from PBS Deep Look gives a gross glimpse of the deadly kissing bug as it gorges on blood from prey and does other disgusting things. The post This Deadly ‘Kissing Bug’ Grossly ...

Kissing bugs are vectors of a parasite that causes Chagas disease, which can lead to serious heart problems. Jennifer K. Peterson, University of Delaware assistant professor and medical ...

Kissing bugs can be found in the US, too — they are most common in warmer states like Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, though the bugs have been reported in at least 28 states.

The kissing bug is a blood-sucking insect that attacks humans for food. They tend to bite around the mouth and eye region on the face. These bugs transmit a dangerous disease called Chagas.

The acute phase can last for weeks or months symptom-free. Scientists issue warning about disease-carrying 'kissing bug' capable of infecting humans and dogs — here are the signs to look out for ...

Kissing bugs spread the Chagas parasite through their poop and NOT their bite. For this reason, don’t squish kissing bugs! If you want to kill a kissing bug, put it in a paper towel or plastic bag ...

How Tiny Trackers Could Help Humans Avoid Kissing Bugs’ Deadly Smooch The insects, which spread Chagas disease, can now be tracked with miniature radios to stop the spread of illness.

Health officials in Elgin say they have seen three reported cases of kissing bugs in the city, researchers say all-together there have been 600 found in Texas. Of the reported cases, none have ...