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9 bugs you might encounter, and how to avoid getting bitten or stung

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9 bugs you might encounter, and how to avoid getting bitten or stung

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If you plan on spending time outdoors in the warm weather, you may run into a few bugs. There are ways to prevent from those bugs causing you misery if you follow some simple guidelines.

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