![]() For additional protection, pull your socks over your pants and tuck your shirt into your pants. Wear light clothing that is moisture-wicking to prevent overheating, and cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and closed-toed shoes. If you are going into wooded areas or spending the day outside, wear the right type of clothing. Follow instructions carefully and allow clothes to dry for at least 2 hours before wearing them. You can pretreat clothing with insect repellent ahead of time if you plan on being out in the woods or after dark. Avoid using sunscreen that contains insect repellent as sunscreen must be applied liberally and often as opposed to insect repellent which should be applied sparingly. Follow the instructions on the label and reapply as directed. Spray the repellent on exposed skin and clothing. Protect against bugs by using an insect repellent that contains at least 20-30% DEET. If symptoms worsen or you do not experience relief after treatment, contact your doctor. ![]() Symptoms felt as a result of a bite or sting typically resolve within a few days if treated properly. Swelling of the tongue, throat, lips, or face.Hives on areas of your skin where you were not bitten.Difficulty breathing, chest pain, or increased heart rate.Others may develop a more severe reaction that may require immediate medical attention. Some people may develop an allergic reaction to bug bites or stings, which is most common in stings from bees and wasps. Symptoms can vary depending on the type of insect that bit you, however common bug bites or sting symptoms may include: If bitten, be sure to remove the tick if possible and watch for symptoms such as rashes, headaches, or fever which may be signs of tick-related diseases. Mosquitoes often lurk in humid, shaded areas near bodies of standing water such as pools, ponds, and lakes. Mosquito bites typically have a small puncture at the center. Mosquito bites can be severely itchy and scratching them can cause them to break leading to infection.The area may swell or turn white when touched. Their bites begin as an itchy rash of tiny bumps that may bleed. Fleas are common if you live with pets.Cloudy fluid may develop inside the bites. These usually have a red center surrounded by lighter colored rings. They are painless biters but produce itchy raised red bumps that appear similar to a poison ivy reaction. Chiggers are not insects, but a common summer pest found in the outdoors.Black fly bites are painful, itchy, and appear as small blisters. Certain species of flies can bite and carry disease. Black flies can deliver painful bites, though we don’t typically associate flies with bites or stings.Bed bugs can live in beddings, chairs, couches, curtains, and many other fabrics, including clothing. Bed Bugs leave large circles of bites often in a row that cause itching, redness, swelling, and even blisters.Here are some ways to help pinpoint what summer bug might have bitten you. It can be tricky telling what insect bit you if you weren’t aware at the time. ![]() Whether a bee sting or mosquito bite, it is important to understand what to do to properly treat and prevent these irritations. Though many of the bites and stings can be bothersome, they are mostly harmless, however, certain bugs can spread infectious diseases such as Zika Virus, Lyme Disease, Dengue fever, and Malaria. In addition to our usual concern for protecting our skin from the sun’s rays, we also need to be aware of some threats we may encounter in the great outdoors such as bug bites and stings. With warmer weather and summer on the horizon, it is important to go over proper skincare. ![]()
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