I guess the manly thing to say is I'm not worried about insects but I'll go a different way and tell you, I don't like them. Look, if my wife is screaming in the garage, I come running and take care of business but it does not mean I have to like it. Truth be told, I'd rather take on a foe I can see coming.
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I'll take a zombie with snot-juices oozing down it's dented-head over a spider any day. In Connecticut we don't have too much to worry about when it comes to nature but that does not mean we have nothing to fear. Here is the Quiver Quartet, 4 of Connecticut's Most Dangerous Insects.

Unveiling the Venom: Connecticut's Four Most Frightening Insects

In Connecticut we don't have too much to worry about when it comes to nature but that does not mean we have nothing to fear. Here is the Quiver Quartet, 4 of Connecticut's Most Dangerous Insects.

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I'm not here to tarnish the good name of these creatures, they all play their role in the circle of life. I like to be the spoonful of sugar to the medicine if you know what I mean.

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There are some things you should do if you're bit or stung, Cats Eye says:

  • Washing the affected area with soap and water.
  • Applying a sanitized ice pack to the affected site.
  • Elevating the affected body part and keeping it stationary.
  • Applying antibiotics to the bite or sting to prevent infection.
  • Using antihistamines or hydrocortisone cream to calm itchiness and reduce inflammation.
  • Taking pain medication like Ibuprofen or Tylenol to abate acute discomfort.
  • Keeping track of any worsening or new symptoms.

12 Popular Ways to Shorten Conversations in Connecticut

Folks from Connecticut are busy, so we have little methods we use to achieve brevity. Here are 12 Things CT People Say That Can Shorten Conversations.

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7 of the Best Waterfront Restaurants in Connecticut

What is better than a delicious meal at a fine-dining establishment? Lunch or dinner on an outdoor patio, overlooking the water. I wanted to get you prepped for summer so I did a little research to identify 7 of the Best Waterfront Restaurants in Connecticut.

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