Science

20 Things You Didn’t Know About … Bug Bites

Written by Teunis Felter

Now that the warm weather is here, we’re not the only ones out in the backyard. Unfortunately, some pesky critters have a different idea of what it means to enjoy the outdoors. Insects can be a nuisance year-round, but with outdoor festivities beginning, it’s the perfect time to get a bug bite education.  They’re itchy, bumpy and sometimes lethal. And most of the critters gifting you with those lovely bites aren’t even technically bugs.

http://discovermagazine.com/2016/june/20-things-you-didnt-know-about–bug-bites

About the author

Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.