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What types of bug bites might my child get?

The bad news: No matter how hard you try to prevent them, bug bites are part of childhood.

The good news: While they can be annoying, itchy, and occasionally painful, most bites are pretty harmless.

The following bugs are known for their bites:

• Bed bugs
• Chiggers
• Fleas
• Deer flies and horse flies
• Lice
• Mosquitoes
• Scabies
• Spiders
• Ticks

Bees, hornets, yellow jackets, and wasps sting rather than bite.

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Fire ants bite first and sting later. (The sting is far more painful.) Scabies bite, then burrow into skin.

Some bugs are widespread across the United States, like mosquitoes and spiders. Certain bugs, while they can be found anywhere, are more common to particular regions.

For example, ticks are pervasive in the Northeast, while chiggers are often found in the South, Southeast, and Midwest. Knowing what bugs are common in your area may help you identify bites.

How do I treat an insect bite at home?

When someone is bitten by a bug, they frequently develop a small, red bu

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