Watch out! Here’s advice on how to escape wildlife hazards on the Treasure Coast.
- Stingray shuffle: Shuffle your feet as you enter the ocean or Indian River Lagoon to avoid being stung.
- Mullet run: Don’t swim amid migratory schools to avoid predatory fish and sharks.
- Lovebug season(s): Swarms in fall and spring can damage your car’s paint, so remove splattered bugs immediately with microfiber cloths, soft netted sponges, clay bars or moistened dryer sheets.
- No-see-ums: Use high-velocity fans and avoid coastal areas during dawn and dusk, especially in summer because most insect repellents are useless against biting midges.
- (Don’t) go gators: Don’t walk along the edge of lakes and retention ponds where alligators can lunge at you or your dog within a few feet of the shoreline.
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