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Keep trash cans covered to help keep bees and
wasps away from the house.
Stings from bees and wasps can cause irritation
at the site, and wasps often sting multiple times.
If you are allergic to bee stings always keep an
Epi pen handy.
Plants and flowering shrubs often attract small child with their bright colors.
Know the names of all outside plants around your home as some can be
poisonous.
Azaleas are a popular plant in the south and ingestions of some parts of the
plant have been known to cause symptoms.
There are many different snakes in Alabama but only some of these are
poisonous.
Know which snakes are poisonous and how to tell the difference between
these and nonpoisonous snakes.
Keep the garden areas around your house cleaned out and prune shrubs as
overgrown areas can be a good place for snakes to hide.
Some spiders make elaborate webs to catch their prey.
Sweep spider webs away from your house.
Know the different types of spiders found in Alabama
and know which spider bites can be poisonous.
Some plants have bright colored berries that are attractive to children.
Don’t let children play with these berries as some can be toxic if
ingested.
Know the names of plants around the outside of your house and know
which ones are poisonous.