What’s Bugging You This Fall? Here Are The Two Main Culprits

Fall officially started Sept. 22, a time of year when folks head for the outdoors to enjoy the cool weather.

But campers, hikers, picnickers and hunters need to be aware that it’s also when insects are still very active.

The primary insect antagonists are mosquitoes and ticks, both of which carry a variety of diseases.

Continue reading to learn more about protecting against mosquitoes and ticks, written by Tom Tatum.

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The Citizens Voice: Whats Bugging You This Fall

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October 7, 2026
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What’s Bugging You This Fall? Here Are The Two Main Culprits

Fall officially started Sept. 22, a time of year when folks head for the outdoors to enjoy the cool weather.

But campers, hikers, picnickers and hunters need to be aware that it’s also when insects are still very active.

The primary insect antagonists are mosquitoes and ticks, both of which carry a variety of diseases.

Continue reading to learn more about protecting against mosquitoes and ticks, written by Tom Tatum.

Tom Tatum
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Tom Tatum has served as the Outdoors Columnist and Outdoors Editor at the Daily Local News in West Chester, Pennsylvania since 1986. His columns also appear in other newspapers and the world wide web.
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Smiling middle-aged man with salt-and-pepper hair and beard, wearing a light-colored shirt, with greenery in the background.
Tom Tatum
Last updated:
September 28, 2026
|  5 min read
Silhouette of a mosquito perched on human skin against a golden yellow background.
Silhouette of a mosquito perched on human skin against a golden yellow background.

What’s Bugging You This Fall? Here Are The Two Main Culprits

Fall officially started Sept. 22, a time of year when folks head for the outdoors to enjoy the cool weather.

But campers, hikers, picnickers and hunters need to be aware that it’s also when insects are still very active.

The primary insect antagonists are mosquitoes and ticks, both of which carry a variety of diseases.

Continue reading to learn more about protecting against mosquitoes and ticks, written by Tom Tatum.

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