Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Bugs and Insects?

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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Bugs and Insects?

By Benj Vardigan
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

Wherever you go this summer, it never seems to fail that some crawling, buzzing, and stinging creature is there long before you, whether it's the line of ants making their way to the watermelon or the hornets hovering above your head. For most, confronting an army of insects is just a nuisance. But for some, an insect sting or bite can actually be fatal. This summer, arm yourself with a good repellent and some surefire strategies to win the battle against bugs. Take this quiz and find out how to keep them from bugging you.

1. Insect repellents containing DEET are safe to use.

True
False

2. To avoid being stung by a bee, you should do the following:

a. Wear perfume
b. Apply insect repellent
c. Wear light-colored clothing
d. None of the above

3. Which of the following may attract mosquitoes?

a. Jogging
b. Breathing
c. Sunbathing
d. All of the above

4. Using electric "bug zappers" is a good way to keep you mosquito-bite-free.

True
False

5. After a tick carrying Lyme disease has attached to your skin, how long does it take to transmit the bacteria?

a. 24 hours
b. One week
c. A few minutes
d. It is transmitted immediately, on contact

6. Honeybees, bumblebees, and yellow jackets only sting once.

True
False

7. Insect stings cause more deaths than venomous snakebites.

True
False

First published Jun 23, 2004

Last updated Aug 24, 2007

Copyright � 2004 Consumer Health Interactive, a CVS Caremark company


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