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A bug bite can leave more than just an itchy bump. Mosquitoes can spread diseases like the West Nile virus, and ticks can transmit many diseases, including Lyme and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

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Bug sprays that contain DEET will not expire, but they may become less effective over time. The same is true for most, but not all, bug repellent.