Summertime invites us outdoors, but it also brings an unwelcome surge of insects—ticks, mosquitoes, and other biting pests that thrive in warm weather. Just when it feels like we already have enough to worry about, another insect has begun drawing attention: the assassin bug. Many people have never heard of it, yet its population is increasing in parts of the United States, and its bite can carry serious health risks. Understanding what this insect is and how it behaves can make a critical difference if you or someone close to you is bitten. Assassin bugs—often called kissing bugs—feed on the...
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