Bug bites and stings usually occur when an insect pierces the skin to feed on blood or injects venom. Many insect bites can cause mild discomfort. However, they can also lead to allergic reactions or spread diseases. Let’s learn how to treat bug bites and stings at home. What Are Bug Bite and Sting Symptoms?
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Summer certainly is one of the most fun times of the year. Although, all too common are bites and stings. You can be bitten by a variety of insects including midges, mosquitoes, horseflies, fleas, lice, and ants and some people react worse to bites and stings than others. We are going to explore what some
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Recently, we shared some important information and tips about how to avoid ticks outdoors. In that post, we also included steps to tick-proof your backyard. This time, we bring you some pertinent information and a few interesting facts about Lyme disease. The typical season for ticks is April to September. Of course, not every area of the
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We all want to avoid ticks. Seeing a tick on your skin, or being bit by a tick, brings the fear of a possible illness called Lyme disease. Additionally, they can also carry lesser-known diseases such as babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis. The best defense is avoidance when it comes to tick bite prevention. We want
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