There is a chance that you could be allergic to stings from insects. People with severe allergic reactions have between a 25 to 65% chance of getting anaphylaxis or an intense allergic reaction when they are stung. This can result in swelling, rash, difficulty breathing among other things. So how would you know if you are allergic to insect stings? Getting an allergy test and blood work can help determine if you are allergic but it is also good to just use general precautions with the outdoors to lower your risk for stings:
- Don't wear sandals or walk barefoot in the grass.
- Don’t swat at or run from bees.
- Cover outdoor garbage cans with tightly fitting lids.
- Avoid wearing sweet-smelling perfumes and colognes
- When doing yard work, wear socks, shoes, and gloves.
- Use screens on doors and windows.
- Keep car windows closed.
- Wear long pants and long sleeves outdoors.
Another bug concern to keep on your radar are bites! Not just the kind that makes you itchy, but the kind that carries diseases. Ticks carry Lyme disease and its more common than you think. A tick must be attached to you for more than 24 hours before Lyme disease can be transmitted so it is important that you do a check for ticks after you have an outdoor adventure. Ticks are tiny and can range in size. When removing them from your skin, you will need to remove the entire tick to ensure the bug is no longer attached to you and thus causing disease transmission. With that being said, just because you get bitten by a tick does not mean you are 100% positively going to get Lyme disease. It is always better to just be prepared. 
All in all, when having any outdoor adventure, be sure to carry a first aid kit, water, and an EpiPen!
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