“pests” drifting silently beneath that glassy, inviting surface.
When purple is flying, the water may look picture‑perfect. Families set up umbrellas, kids race to the shoreline, and a few people notice the flag and gently nudge their towels farther back. Others don’t—and they’re the ones sprinting out later with red welts, throbbing ankles, and a brand‑new continue reading …