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Avoid Outdoor Pests

Going outside? Find out how to avoid or cope with chiggers, ticks and other common outdoor pests.

Common Missouri Wasps and Bees

Bees and wasps are interesting to study, but use caution to avoid stings. More

Chiggers!

Chigger
The worst thing about the Missouri summer isn't sunburn, heat or humidity--it's chiggers. More

Ticks!

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How to avoid being a host for the horrible, hungry summertime hordes. More

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