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1Micro Louse
Louse is the name for just one lice. See one up close in this photo.
2Hey! A Louse Bit Me!
Lice need to suck blood to survive, and they sometimes live on people's heads and lay eggs in their hair. Get the lowdown on lice in this article.
3Lice Aren't So Nice
Lice are tiny insects that live in a person's hair. Find out more in this article for kids.
4Hey! A Chigger Bit Me!
Chiggers are tiny (smaller than a period) and red, and they are a type of mite. Learn more about itchy chiggers in this article.
5What to Do When You're Bugged by Bugs
Ugh. Bugs. They're cool, but they also can ruin your day by stinging or biting you. Find out how to handle them in this article.
6Hey! A Scorpion Stung Me!
Scorpions are about three inches long (about the length of a crayon), with eight legs and a small pair of claws that look like crabs' claws. Read all about them.
7Hey! A Tarantula Bit Me!
A tarantula is a black, hairy spider that is about two to three inches long. Learn all about spiders and tarantulas in this fun article for kids.
8Hey! A Mosquito Bit Me!
There are thousands of different kinds of mosquitoes in many different sizes and colors. Learn all about mosquitoes and how they bite you in this article.
9Hey! A Gnat Bit Me!
A gnat is a very tiny insect, no bigger than the head of a pin. Learn more about gnats.
10Hey! A Flea Bit Me!
A flea is a small (no bigger than the head of a pin) brown bug with a hard shell. Learn more about fleas and how they affect you in this fun article just for kids.


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