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Mosquitoes, bees, ticks and more: How to treat bites and stings — and avoid bugs this summer

As the weather warms up, humans enjoy the fun of being outside in the long summer nights. But, so do the bugs that tend to make our life miserable when they make a feast on our (apparently) tasty skin.

If dealing with bug bites from mosquitoes and more isn’t your idea of a good time, it’s understandable to want to do what you can to lower the risk you’ll become their next meal. Because every bug is different, entomologists give their top tips on avoiding the most common insects you’re likely to run into this summer, plus some advice from a dermatologist on what to do next if you happen to be bitten.

 

It’s an unfortunate side effect of summer fun: Bugs want to join in too. But you don’t just notice bugs more in the summer — they’re actually more active this time of year.

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bug, insect, health, summer, outdoors, mosquito, bee, tick, wellbeing, english, highlight

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