The land of 10,000 lakes. Sounds nice, right? Well, most of the time I fully enjoy my summers in Minnesota, but there is one VERY large downfall to summer... BUGS!
Almost more important than the sunscreen is the bug spray. These biting, pesky creatures come in various shapes and colors, and are never welcome around me.
Ticks. All it takes is one walk through the grass before you feel the tiny crawlers on your ankles. Nasty by nature, I could do without ticks.
Mosquitos. Perhaps the most frustrating and annoying bug in the summer. I mean who really appreciates the red and itchy bites they create? Or how about trying to sleep, and in the silence, you hear buzzing. Why do they always seem to find your face to land on?
June Bugs. These large "beetles" can be nasty to come upon. Large in size and ugly to look at, these fiesty buggers can pinch. June bugs will latch on to clothing and skin, so watch out!
Flies. Pesky and loud. No picnic is complete without flies landing in the watermelon and the salad. Tricky to kill, flies are perhaps the dirtiest summer bug.
Grasshoppers. These unpredictable jumpers give me the creeps. It never fails that while mowing the lawn, you will be visited by some of these hoppers.
Bees. Painful and bothersome, everyone knows these fliers cause a nasty sting.
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