An issue with a little bite; Insects bring wing to spring. From: The Boston Herald | Date: May 23, 1999| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1999 Boston Herald. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Attention outdoors lovers: 'Tis the season. For buzzing and biting bugs, that is. Their bites can itch and annoy at the very least - and cause serious medical problems at worst.

Mosquitoes and black flies and ticks, oh my.

The first culprits are the most familiar to hikers and campers - the high whine in the ear, the buzzing about the face, followed by the slap on the arm or the ankle.

Wet-weather-loving mosquitoes may have gotten off to a slow start this season, given the past winter's light snowfall, but last week's showers have roused them and they are out and ...

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