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A Brief Guide to the Bugs, Parasites, and Other Critters That Have Ruined Our Summer
There’s nary a week that passes when, in some corner of Texas, someone isn’t getting up to something that we can only describe as “antics.” These stories capture our attention and imagination, and we explore them in Meanwhile, in Texas. Hey, is nature trying to kill me right now? In general, yes. But right now—why do you ask?Well, this summer, I’ve heard that lettuce is full of parasites, that there’s some bug ruining crop yields, that cows have worms, and that ticks might make me allergic to barbecue. Oh, all that. I see your point.So what’s the deal? Let’s take your examples one by one. First up, the Cyclospora parasite, which has been linked to iceberg lettuce. You’ve probably seen a fair amount about this. “Explosive diarrhea.”That’s the one. Thus far,…The post A Brief Guide to the Bugs, Parasites, and Other Critters That Have Ruined Our Summer appeared first on Texas Monthly.