Spider Bites
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Spider Bites Prevention
Prevention of spider bites includes:
Wear long sleeve shirts and pants.
Wear insect repellent clothing.
Use insect repellents on clothing and exposed skin.
Insect repellents that contain DEET
Insect repellents that contain
permethrin
Do not disturb insects or their nests.
Do not wear perfume.
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