Popular Insect bites in texas to watch out for

Summer is approaching, and with it, so many exciting areas of enjoyment! From warmer weather, family plans, and more opportunities for outdoor activities, what’s not to love about the sunny months? If you’re a Texan however (or a native of another bug-heavy state), then you know that summertime also brings about swarms of pesky insects that thrive on taking a bite out of….us!

• Bees and Wasps: While both may not pose a risk of a serious reaction, the pain associated with these bites is unpleasant to say the least! The more aggressive of these are hornets, paper wasps, blue faced wasps and yellow jackets.
• Spiders: Especially with the buzz on the infamous brown recluse bite, which is extremely serious, most spider bites are harmless but potentially painful. Of the 900 species of spiders in Texas, the brown recluse, black widow, and tarantula bite are the most serious.
• Ticks: In Texas, the dog tick and the black-legged tick are the most common, and both can potentially pose a threat to humans. Symptoms of a tick bite may not appear for up to 3-5 days after exposure.
• Head Lice: Head lice can occur year-round and encompass a variety of wingless insects that spend their tiny lives exclusively on the human scalp. What’s worse, humans are the only known host of this easily-spread parasite.
• Mosquitoes: These pesky insects are a friend of absolutely nobody! Mosquitos thrive in warm, humid, and damp environments, which make them a dreaded fiend to expect as the summertime rolls around.
• Scorpions and Centipedes: While scorpions usually reside under rocks, wood, and home litter, the centipede prefers humid and damp environments. While both stings are painful, most are usually harmless.