Insect Bites and Stings - Risk-Factor

BITES:

You are at increased risk of getting insect bites if you:
- Like to participate in outdoor activities 
- Work outdoors 
- Do not wear insect repellent before going outdoors 
- Have standing water in your yard (i.e. water in your flower pot, bird bath, puddles, pond) 
- Come into physical contact with someone who has scabies

STINGS:

You are at increased risk of getting insect bites if you:
- Use perfume or lotions with a strong fragrance.
- Wear brightly colored clothes or clothes with flowery prints when going outdoors.
- Disturb bee and wasp nests.
- Do not control food aromas/odors when eating outdoors.
- Do not keep garbage lids closed.

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