Summertime brings pests like ticks, mosquitoes, and assassin bugs,
which can pose serious health risks. Assassin bugs, or “kissing bugs,”
feed on blood and may transmit Chagas disease through their feces.
This illness can cause symptoms like headaches, fever, and fatigue,
and may lead to heart problems. Many infected individuals show no symptoms,
making early detection crucial through blood tests. Awareness of these risks
helps ensure safer outdoor activities, as knowledge can aid in protection and prompt treatment if bitten
