A Guide to Insect Bites

When you or your child gets bitten, we mostly consider if it is swollen, itchy, and which insect may have stung you. Each one of us may differ and range from mild to severe allergic reactions. In this article, we will walk you through insect bites and how to cope from them to avoid any further infection. Here are the key points to remember:

1. Don’t scratch . Treat it, don’t scratch it. No you are not winning any lottery from scratching it. And even if the urge may be as much as a dog dying to find the sweet spot to scratch—remember, worse things come to those who scratch. We know that it can be tempting at times, itchier, redder, and more swollen right after being bitten. Wash and clean the affected area, apply cream to soothe the red spot, and if the redness spreads throughout the skin, you may check with a medical professional as it can also be a sign of cellulitis or any type of skin disease. Prevention is better than cure.
2. Beware of allergic reaction or anaphylaxis attack. Some bites sting but it hurts you the most if you get an allergic reaction. These things, you should never take for granted. The worst allergic reaction is the anaphylaxis—or the kind that takes your breath away. If this happens, call immediately for help. To prevent the risk of anaphylactic attack or cardiac arrest caused by severe allergic reaction which is of course fatal, a steroid shot is given by a medical professional that will clear the swelling of your airways immediately. Anaphylaxis is not only common in insect bites but also in food or drug allergies.
3. Stings: Wasps and Bees. In times that we couldn’t avoid but to cross paths with our co-inhabitants of the planet Earth—bees, wasps, or hornets may sting hard if you happen to walk or exist within their flying paths. Painful enough to make you regret why it happens but not fatal in most cases. You may need to keep an eye
4. Ticks disease. Ticks are tiny bloodsucking insects that thrive in dogs, deers, and other animals with fur. In some instances, ticks can bite humans and if you get unlucky, some can contract Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii. Blacklegged ticks are the ones responsible for transmitting it to humans.
5. Lyme disease can become a serious disease to humans. It can cause arthritis, paralysis, depression, meningitis, or other health issues. If you think you may experience flu-like symptoms and notice any bulgy bite from your skin, you may consult a health professional in order to treat and cure any vector-borne disease that you can contract from insects like these evil blood-sucking ticks.
6. Mosquito bites. Mosquitoes are notoriously known as one of disease-carrying insects that can contract Malaria, Dengue Fever, and other blood diseases. This starts with the Female mosquitoes—they bite and consume blood in order to lay eggs. Other than the commonly known viruses, mosquitoes can also contract harmful viruses like Yellow Fever, Zika Virus, Encephalitis, Filariasis.

Don’t let them bite you!

Although there could still be a bunch of insects out there that can probably bite you, we don’t want to cause you any panic. If you get bitten, first thing’s first—stay calm. Secondly, if you can’t identify the bite marks and it is bothering you, don’t hesitate to consult a health professional. Lastly, if you notice any possible infestations at home, the best way to avoid these bite marks is of course, to wipe off these insects at home. Contact your most trusted pest control professional to perform the treatment for you and for a long term solution.