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Things that Sting Us - Part 1: Fire Ants

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)

English - August 13, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
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The fire ant's sting is a serious concern to people and their pets. Venom injected into the skin causes a burning sensation - hence their names. On top of that, they can sting multiple times.  Listen to this first in a series podcasts by Dr. Matt Gunderson on things that sting us. This one is on fire ants.