From backyard barbecues and neighborhood walks to afternoons at local parks, North Austin residents spend plenty of time outdoors. Most outdoor encounters with insects are harmless, but mosquitoes, fire ants, bees, wasps, and other insects can occasionally leave someone with a painful bite or sting that requires medical attention. Insect bites and stings are especially common during the warmer months when people spend more time outside, and insects are more active. While many reactions cause ...