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Unfortunately, the chances of bugs interfering with our lives this spring and summer are fairly high. In North Carolina, for example, experts predict at least 50,000 to 100,000 fire ants.

In some cases (25%), there is a red, ring-like rash that occurs at the site of the bite. The rash is often referred to as a “bull’s eye” rash because it has a white center surrounded by a red ring.

Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and a hat. Avoid being outside when the bugs are most active. Many insects that cause itchy bites are most active at sunrise or sunset. Examples are chiggers, ...