What insects bite your feet. Red spots appear on the body and itch like mosquito bites. Tumor, as a natural reaction of the body to a bite

There is no escape from the neighborhood with insects: millions of insects, beetles, butterflies, hymenoptera live on the planet. Some individuals painfully bite and sting a person, provoke negative reactions, and carry dangerous diseases.

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Mosquito

Tiny insects annoy households with unpleasant squeaks and painful attacks, even children know how a mosquito “sings”. For this reason, it is impossible to confuse the attack of a harmful creature with the attack of other pests.

With a tendency to allergies, multiple bites, swelling, redness increase, the itching does not subside, the state of health worsens, the temperature rises, and vasomotor rhinitis develops. With severe symptoms, you need to urgently take a pill against allergies, if the negative signs do not decrease, you will have to call an ambulance.

Fortunately, there are fewer problems after mosquito bites than with wasp or bee stings, but young children tolerate the attack of "aggressors" worse. When preparing for a hike, parents should put an antihistamine tablet, cream or gel for mosquito bites in a backpack. It is important to read the instructions: some repellents are allowed to be applied from a certain age.

How to treat a mosquito bite:

• gently wipe the red spot with an alcohol-containing composition, skin lotion or diluted ammonia (1 part product - 10 parts water);
• well relieves itching and swelling soda solution. Take a teaspoon of soda in a glass of warm boiled water, dissolve, moisten a cotton swab, apply to the bite site;
• pharmaceutical preparations reduce itching: Asterisk balm, Fenistil-gel, Vitaon remedy, Rescuer balm;
• with the development of the inflammatory process, you will need Advantan or Sinaflan ointment. Preparations are allowed to be used only after consultation with a dermatologist.

A few more tips:

• folk remedies relieve itching well: aloe or plantain juice, dandelion leaf, parsley gruel. You can wipe the problem area with a cut onion, apply a mint leaf or a wet cotton swab with a few drops of tea tree oil;
• sometimes mosquitoes bite on the delicate mucous membrane of the lips. In this case, it is important to apply a piece of ice, always in gauze or a clean handkerchief;
• if mosquitoes have bitten the eyelids, rinse the mucous membranes with cold boiled water, drip Albucid or Sulfacyl sodium;
• when allergic reactions occur, antihistamines are needed. The preparations are the same as for the bites of other insects. With severe swelling, shortness of breath, the development of Quincke's edema, the help of an ambulance team of doctors will be needed.

In the following video, useful information about the rules for first aid for insect bites, which will provide protection from an allergic reaction, dangerous swelling and redness:

Generally speaking, insect bites in their manifestations have much in common with various skin diseases, injuries and allergic reactions: some of them can be easily confused, for example, with nettle or hogweed burns, while others can be mistaken for characteristic symptoms of allergic dermatitis.

The photo below shows the bites of typical blood-sucking insects. Mosquitoes:

Fresh marks on the skin after the "feast" of bed bugs:

And in this photo - the consequences of a nettle burn:

Nevertheless, insect bites can still be distinguished from skin lesions of a different nature - albeit quite similar. There are some signs and symptoms that point specifically to the consequences of an insect attack:

Unfortunately, in practice it is far from always easy to distinguish an allergic reaction or skin diseases from the bites of certain insects. Moreover, some dermatitis themselves may be the result of regular or numerous bites, so in cases of serious doubt and concern, it is still better to consult a doctor.

Insect bites can be either practically harmless and passing in just a few hours, or extremely dangerous, which can lead to extensive hemorrhages, swelling, and even anaphylactic shock with a possible fatal outcome. Again, there is no single framework here: for example, mosquito bites that are harmless enough for adults can turn into a severe allergic reaction for children, high fever and, in general, a serious condition.

Various types of insect bites can be divided into several groups according to external signs and the severity of the consequences and complications caused.

The first group includes light, subtle, practically non-disturbing bites. They are left, for example, by single small midges or red forest ants. A person may not notice the consequences of such attacks at all - only slight redness or just dots remain on his skin after them.

In the photo - an ant is trying to bite a person:

The second group also includes relatively light, but already more pronounced and, as a rule, numerous insect bites: for example, mosquitoes, bedbugs, fleas and lice. The attack of one such offender is often unobtrusive and does not attract much attention, but these insects “take” precisely the mass character - and this already threatens with severe itching, allergies, and sometimes fever (for example, in children). The victim usually gives a very colorful description of his sensations, precisely because of the large area of ​​the bitten body surface.

That summer we went to the pond to relax, so it was some kind of nightmare, by the evening all the bitten ones went. Mosquito - not measured! Sashenka's face was all swollen, her temperature rose, and she began to feel sick. Then for another week he was all covered in spots ...

Oksana, Yekaterinburg

In the photo - a mosquito at the time of the bite:

On a note:

It is interesting to note that when bed bugs start up in the house (and this is not uncommon in our 21st century), many people do not believe in the presence of insects in the house to the last, writing off redness in themselves, and especially in children, for an allergic reaction. At the same time, they sin for anything - for washing powder, irritation from clothes, allergies from fruits, from coffee, etc. Until one day they find a bug in their bed or the bed of a child ...

The third group consists of bites that cause a pronounced local reaction in the form of severe pain, swelling and redness, with the possible development of serious edema and allergic reactions, up to anaphylactic shock. This includes the bites of wasps, hornets, bees, some tropical ants, certain types of riders, large horseflies, etc.

Such bites (especially in children) require the closest attention, since in some cases they can threaten human life. Even a single hornet bite is often fatal.

In the photo - the consequences of a hornet bite:

Horsefly at the time of the bite:

In addition to the insects mentioned above, there are also other arthropods, the bites of which, within the framework of the above classification, should be attributed to separate groups. For example, ticks can be distinguished, which are carriers of serious human diseases, as well as poisonous spiders, centipedes, scorpions, which also pose a serious danger.

It should be borne in mind that even if an insect bite in itself does not cause catastrophic consequences, in some cases pathogens of deadly infections can be introduced into the blood with it.

At the same time, there is an interesting relationship: the most painful and pronounced bites almost never lead to infection with anything, and vice versa - those types of bites that attract attention the least are sometimes especially dangerous. An example here is ticks, the bites of which are dangerous for the transfer of encephalitis and Lyme borreliosis, malarial mosquitoes, as well as fleas that can spread a variety of diseases, of which the most famous are plague, encephalitis and anthrax.

On a note

But stinging insects - wasps, bees, hornets - bite only in exceptional cases, defending themselves or protecting their nest. Therefore, bacteria and viruses (even if they infected such an insect) would not have a great chance of being transmitted to a person or animal.

For example, below are a few photos showing what they look like at the time of the bite:

A characteristic feature of bed bug bites is their alignment in long chains (tracks). So, it is for bedbugs that bites at three points located in one short line are characteristic (this helps to determine which insect bit at night: a mosquito or a bug).

Flea bites also have a specific appearance (see example in the photo):

Flea bite marks usually have clearly visible single red spots in the center. This is explained by the fact that when a flea bites, it has to immerse almost its entire head into the skin:

As a rule, the marks from the attack of these insects are noticeably smaller than after the bites of bedbugs. "Paths" of red dots on the body may also be present, but very short, usually no more than 2-3 dots.

Another example of biting insects, which can only very conditionally be called domestic, is lice. Head and pubic lice never leave "paths" of bites and attack only the hairy areas of the body (sometimes even eyelashes and eyebrows), because for life and reproduction they need to attach their nits to the victim's hair:

However, speaking of these well-known insects, one should not forget about the rarer, but still found in the civilized world, clothes (linen) lice. In the course of evolution, they adapted to bite a person for any part of the body and not depend on his hairline.

A characteristic difference between lice bites is bluish spots on constantly attacked places and scabs from scratching. In the photo - traces of the bites of these insects:

As mentioned above, single bites of domestic insects in general are not very disturbing, however, for example, regular attacks of bed bugs can even cause nervous breakdowns, insomnia or anemia in children.

In the photographs you can see the bites of these insects:

What stings of bees, wasps, hornets, poisonous ants and other stinging insects look like

The venom of wasps, bees, some stinging ants and their relatives contains a large amount of allergens, which can lead to the development of extensive edema, urticaria, fever and general intoxication of the body. In some cases, such bites lead to the death of the victim, especially if the insects attack in a swarm.

Photo of a hornet sting:

And here is a photo of a honey bee at the moment of a bite - its sting gets stuck in the skin of a person along with part of the insides of an insect:

Photo of a bullet ant - its bites are so strong that they are considered one of the most painful among insects in general in terms of pain:

On a note

The bites of giant Asian hornets in some countries lead to more deaths than the attacks of any wild animals (an example is Japan, where about 40 people die from hornet attacks per year).

If, when stinging, you did not have time to notice and recognize which insect bit you, then first aid should be provided according to a universal scheme in such cases with an emphasis on preventing the development of a severe allergic reaction:

• visually assess the presence of a sting in the wound, and if it is, then remove it;
• suck the poison out of the wound (without spending more than 1 minute on it);
• disinfect the affected area with hydrogen peroxide, iodine or brilliant green;
• apply a cold compress to the bite site;
• take an antihistamine (Suprastin, Diphenhydramine - but only in the absence of contraindications, a list of which can be found in the instructions for the corresponding drug).

“This summer, I could not stand it and called in specialists to deal with the hornet's nest. For two years, these wasps settled in behind the barn. At first they tried to get rid of it themselves, they smoked it, but after they bit their granddaughter, they did not save. The child was all swollen, I even had to call an ambulance, everyone was scared. Two bites in the face, one on the collarbone, they were afraid that the edema would pass to the lungs, the temperature rose greatly. It’s good that everything worked out, but we still got rid of the wasps, at the same time we got the ants in check.”

Anna Valerievna, St. Petersburg

Bites of spiders, ticks, centipedes and other "non-insects"

In everyday life, ticks, spiders and centipedes are often called insects, although these creatures are not at all (insects have only 3 pairs of legs).

In the photo below, these "rings" are just clearly visible:

In the event of a tick bite, you should immediately contact an infectious disease specialist and pass the necessary tests to rule out encephalitis and borreliosis (it is advisable to bring the tick that bit you with you). If this is not possible, then you need to carefully monitor your condition and “listen” to the body: the slightest ailment may indicate a developing disease.

Often, a tick may not cause significant harm to health, but the bites of poisonous centipedes almost always turn out to be very dangerous. So, the attack of the Crimean skolopendra, or drupe, ends, as a rule, with extensive edema, an increase in body temperature up to 39 ° C, hemorrhages and painful inflammation. The pain from her bite persists for several days.

Unfortunately, even this serious condition is not the worst thing that can happen after a centipede attack: tropical species of these arthropods can be deadly to humans.

In the photo - Crimean scolopendra:

The bite of the "insect" in this case consists of two points - this is how the victims usually describe the result of the attack of the centipede. Outwardly, it really looks like two characteristic points, because the arthropod pierces the skin with two jaws.

Another "not insects" that leave significant traces on the human body are leeches. Their attacks are notable for the fact that the resulting wound bleeds for a very long time, and from this a person loses much more blood than from being sucked out by the leech itself.

In the photo - leech bites:

The bites of some spiders can also be quite painful. Among them there are many species whose bite is deadly to humans - for example, karakurt, or, in other words, the steppe widow:

The most pronounced are the consequences of the bites of karakurt in May-June, when the mating season is running in spiders, and it is in large females. However, it is believed that the bites of these spiders only pose a deadly threat to children and the elderly.

On a note

Males of all species of karakurt are much smaller than females, and rarely bite a person.

The tarantula is also a well-known poisonous spider, although in most cases it does not pose a serious danger to humans. However, its sting is very painful, and both in sensation and in consequences resembles a bee sting.

Below is a photo of a tarantula bite:

It is interesting

The “lucky ones” who have experienced the bites of various spiders say that the more dangerous the spider, the less painful its bite. For example, when walking through hard and prickly grass, a person may not even notice the bite of a karakurt, while the bite of a tarantula immediately causes severe pain. But after half an hour the situation changes: the bite of a tarantula can stop hurting, and from the bite of a steppe widow a person can lose consciousness.

Scorpions living in our country are also dangerous to humans. Their bite is very painful and can lead to anaphylaxis and death.

In the photo - a yellow scorpion, which can be found in Dagestan or the southern Volga region:

Specificity of insect bites in children

Often children react to insect bites more acutely than adults, because their body is not yet “ripe”, and their immunity is not strong enough. On their skin, bite symptoms may appear more clearly, and blisters and swelling last longer.

In the photo - bite marks on a child left by bedbugs living in an apartment:

On the other hand, children are less likely to have severe allergic reactions to insect bites due to the lack of previous sensitization - a certain “experience” accumulated by the body that is necessary for a violent immune response.

Speaking about the specifics of insect bites in children, one cannot but mention the rules for treating babies: it is imperative to take into account the characteristics of the child's body and use only those medicines that are approved for use in children. Unfortunately, many adults forget about this and give the kids drugs that exacerbate and complicate the already severe consequences of meeting insects.

If insects have bitten a pet

Insect bites on dogs, cats, and other pets are often less noticeable than on humans due to their thick coat or feathers. Animals may not even show their “feelings” much, and suffer in silence, but this does not mean that insect attacks on them can be completely ignored.

In dogs, tick bites most often attract attention, which leave large hard bumps in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe ears and the back of the head. Dogs cannot become infected with encephalitis, but ticks are dangerous for them by transmitting other serious diseases. So, for example, ticks carry piroplasmosis, from which the animal can die even during the first day.

Somewhat less often, animals are attacked by stinging insects. The consequences of these bites in them are generally similar to those in humans. The photo shows how the cat's paw swelled from a wasp sting:

Vlasoyed photo:

Domestic birds - especially chickens - are often bitten by bed bugs that settle in outbuildings. With mass reproduction, insects can lead to loss of egg production in birds, slowing down the growth of chickens and their death.

And the following photographs show examples when birds are overcome by the so-called chicken fleas:

A similar situation can be observed in other household animals and birds - rabbits, ducks, pigeons. The latter, by the way, are often disturbed by bird bloodsuckers, which carry some deadly diseases for these birds.

And finally, we will touch on one important topic that worries many tourists - insect bites in Thailand, India, Vietnam and the Caribbean. These resorts are very popular among Russians, but many are frightened by stories about the "monstrous" insects that live in those places.

Photo of a sand flea under the skin and after extraction:

Tropical hornets - also quite common local "residents" - are considered one of the most dangerous insects in the world, and South American ants have the most painful bite among insects in general.

However, this does not mean at all that it is impossible to relax in the tropics, and that it is not worth going there. You just need to know which insects bite a person in a particular country and a particular place, as well as have a specially prepared first aid kit with you and be careful in dealing with unknown nature.

And one more thing: do not be shy to go to the hospital with insect bites - in any country, this very step often saves many lives.

How to protect yourself from insect bites in the summer and what to do if you are still bitten

Due to warm weather, the number of insects that can bite or sting increases. Most often, people do not know what kind of insect bit them and how dangerous it is. The consequences of such bites can be different - from ordinary redness to a threat to life.

We have compiled for you a selection of the top 8 most common bites that you can experience while walking in the city or abroad on an exotic vacation.

Mosquito bite

A mosquito bite looks like a reddened subcutaneous blister that itches a lot. As a rule, no special measures need to be taken, except to smear the bite with a soothing ointment.

Mosquito bites should not be combed

But if after a bite you suddenly feel a fever, pain in the joints or swelling of the lymph nodes, you should consult a doctor - perhaps an infection has entered the bloodstream. After all, mosquitoes are recognized as the most dangerous modern in the world.

flea bite

These bites cause intense itching. Usually flea bites appear in groups of 3-4 points and resemble small red bubbles.

Stay away from animals that can carry fleas

First of all, their needs to be washed soapy water. Then you need to lubricate the bites with zinc cream or another means of removing itching. The main thing is not to comb the bites, so as not to infect.

bedbug bite

Bedbug bites look different. Someone may not notice them at all, but someone has a strong allergic reaction, accompanied by itching and pain.

Bed bugs most often live in damp buildings and in old furniture.

In addition to skin lesions, typical symptoms of bed bug bites include pain, itching, dermatitis, and in allergy sufferers, swelling and even blisters.

The main enemy of bedbugs is hygiene. Therefore, first of all, wash yourself with soap, paying special attention to the bites. In extreme cases, you may need an anti-inflammatory or antihistamine.

spider bite

With the exception of a few species (such as black widow and karakurt), most spider bites are harmless and not at all poisonous. A characteristic sign of such a bite is two dots framed by a circle.

The main thing is to panic when you see a spider on the body. Almost all of them are non-poisonous.

If you are bitten by a spider, first wash the bite with soap and water. Then apply ice and take pain medication if necessary. If the bite is severely swollen, take an antihistamine.

If you have more severe symptoms or have reason to suspect that the spider was venomous, see a doctor as soon as possible.

Tick ​​bite

But ticks are perhaps the most dangerous insect, and you need to carefully monitor the bite mark

If a tick has grabbed onto you, you need to remove it as soon as possible, without resorting to folk remedies such as oil, gasoline, and moxibustion.

Use the tweezers by picking up the tick close to the skin and gently pulling up. Then wash the bite thoroughly with soap and water.

It usually takes up to 48 hours for the vector tick to infect you with the virus, so you should always check for ticks after returning from the forest.

Insect bites are very annoying and cause symptoms that disappear within a few days. In some cases, however, they can cause a severe allergic reaction (potentially fatal) or a dangerous infection.

Consider all aspects of this phenomenon, which almost all people have encountered.

Features of insect bites

Insect bites are an annoying problem that almost everyone has experienced. Most often occur in the spring and summer, when the number of insects increases due to weather conditions.

Typically, when insects sting, they release a venom that penetrates the skin and causes the classic skin reaction to an insect sting. A certain percentage of people - from 24% to 26% - have only a local skin reaction, 9% may develop a systemic allergic reaction, both on the skin and in the respiratory system.

Types of bites - insects that bite and sting

There are many insects that can sting or bite a person, causing a local or systemic allergic reaction.

Among them we have:

In most cases, the symptoms of insect bites are localized at the site where the insect injects the venom. In some cases, however, the symptoms can be systemic and cause serious problems, even death.

Reaction at the site of the bite insect is associated with an inflammatory process that occurs in response to the injection of poison from the sting of an insect.

In most cases, it is noted:

• Appearance redness at the site of the bite. Depending on the insect, this may be redness, swelling, a red spot, or a small blister.
• Itching in and around the bite site.
• acute pain, especially in the case of wasp, bee and hornet stings.
• Edema in the affected part, which can be mild to intense.

In some cases, an insect bite can lead to systemic symptoms:

• The appearance of bubbles and redness all over the body or in an area greater than 5 cm from the point of injection of the poison.
• Hives and itching all over the body.
• serious respiratory failure associated with dizziness, nausea, confusion, anxiety, and increased heart rate.

In the latter case, the subject is in a state of anaphylactic shock, caused by an allergy to insect venom. In this case, you should immediately take him to the emergency room.

Possible consequences of insect bites

In addition to systemic allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock, insect bites can lead to long-term adverse effects.

Insect bites, in most cases, are harmless, and heal on their own within a few days. In order to speed up the healing process, you can resort to the help of phytotherapeutic drugs.

Phytotherapy for insect bites

Herbal medicine is helpful in case of insect bites to speed up the healing process, reduce itching and pain. Remedies should be applied several times a day until symptoms improve.

Of the plants most suitable:

• Arnica: Contains flavonoids, triterpenes, essential oils and elenin, which have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

  Apply externally directly at the site of the bite, as a cream or ointment (containing active substances from plants) or as an alcohol tincture (10 drops diluted in a tablespoon of water, applied with a cotton swab)

• Calendula : has emollient properties and anti-inflammatory action, thanks to the content of triterpene glycosides, coumarins, triterpene alcohols, mucus, malic acid and bitter substances.

  It is applied directly at the bite site as a cream containing active ingredients, or as an alcohol tincture (10 drops diluted in a small amount of water, apply with a cotton swab) or infusion (20 g of calendula bring to a boil in 300 ml of water, then boil more a few minutes, leave to infuse for ten minutes, filter.Apply gauze soaked in the resulting infusion on the bite site).

• Plantain: contains luteolin, iridoid glycosides, salicylic acid and mucus, has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect.

  Use directly on the bite site as an infusion (two teaspoons of plantain leaves are added to 250 ml of boiling water and left to infuse for ten minutes, then filtered and applied with a cotton swab).

• Aloe Vera: Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties are due to the presence of anthraquinones, resins and polysaccharides. It is applied directly to the bite in the form of a gel.
• Tea tree oil: It is a powerful antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory substance due to the properties of cineole and terpinene.

  Apply once, maximum 3 drops, applying with a cotton swab to the bite site. It also helps relieve itching.

Home remedies for insect bites

As an "ambulance" you can use home remedies that are in almost every home:

• Garlic and onion: have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, reduce swelling and itching. Apply by rubbing directly into the parts to be treated.
• Ice: Putting ice on a sore person is one of the first things you can do when faced with an insect bite. Ice gives a feeling of freshness, reduces swelling and inflammation. Ice cubes wrapped in cotton cloth should be applied for 5-10 minutes.
• Lemon : due to its citric acid content, it has a disinfectant effect and soothes the burning and itching associated with a bite. It is applied by applying a few drops directly to the bite site using a cotton swab.

Sometimes you can hear advice about using ammonia at the site of an insect bite. In fact, such a tool Not recommended as it may cause skin burns.

Pharmacological treatments for bites

In most cases of insect bites, the following drugs are used:

• Medications based on cortisone such as prednisone, which is usually applied as an ointment directly to the part to be treated.
• Antihistamines to reduce the symptoms of itching if it is very annoying.
• Adrenalin to stop the development of anaphylactic shock (only qualified medical personnel can use it).
• Antibiotics, in case the insect bite has symptoms of infection.

Recall that This article is for informational purposes only and it is always advisable to consult a pharmacist before using any insect sting treatment..

Have you ever seen a bite on your body and wondered who bit you?

Or maybe you are sure that it is a mosquito bite, but after a couple of hours, strange symptoms appear that are difficult to attribute to such a bite.

The better you understand the insects that have chosen you as a "snack", the better you can navigate in terms of treatment.

Another reason why it's important to know which insect has bitten you is that some of them can transmit life-threatening infections.

1. Ticks

These cunning pests have a way to find their "food" unnoticed and suck blood from it for hours.

Their bites cause redness that extends several centimeters around the black or red dot.

If you are bitten, make sure you remove the entire tick immediately before it infects you with a life-threatening disease, such as encephalitis or Lyme disease.

1. mosquitoes

A mosquito bite looks like a red bump on the skin. Most likely, the swelling will be in the shape of a circle or drop.

The most important thing in this case is not to scratch it. Since the affected area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin will become even more irritated, and redness will increase.

A wasp sting is painful, but often they sting so quickly and fly away that you may not understand what happened.

Wasp stings are usually very itchy and cause redness and swelling.

The bite area will be slightly wider than that of a mosquito, and you will clearly see where the stinger has penetrated the skin.

1. bees

Honey bees lose their lives if they sting a person.

After the sting penetrates the skin, it remains inside. The problem is that along with the sting, the bees leave part of the stomach and digestive tract, so they die quickly.

Because of this, their bites are easy to recognize.

As part of first aid, remove the stinger immediately to prevent the venom from entering the bloodstream.

1. Hornets

You may not be able to tell the difference between a wasp and a hornet from the outside, but you will recognize it immediately after being bitten. Hornets are poisonous insects.

A hornet bite causes the area to become red and swollen. Sometimes the bite causes blisters.

If you experience other symptoms, such as blue skin or numbness, contact your doctor immediately.

1. Fleas

You may find their bites on your legs, as opposed to other areas of your body.

The reason why flea bites are easy to spot is that these pests bite multiple times.

Their bites are more itchy than a normal mosquito bite and will look like small red balls on the skin.

1. red ant

Most ants are not poisonous and the worst thing they can do is cause irritation. But if you see a red ant, remove it from your body immediately!

Ant saliva contains a toxin that can cause an allergic reaction in humans.

The bite area acquires a pinkish color, outwardly something like a flea bite. But the difference in the sensitivity of the bite, the ant will not go unnoticed.

Lice are usually found on the head, but they can also appear on other hairy parts of the body.

In addition to the unbearable itching they cause, their bites leave small red dots.

1. horsefly

Horseflies have a strong bite, so you will definitely notice it.

The bite leaves a large mark, around which swelling develops, which sometimes becomes blistered. This painful sting can cause dizziness and, in rare cases, infection.

If you are bitten by a horsefly, clean the area and apply an ice pack to calm it down.

1. Bed bugs

Bed bugs are a headache. If you have been bitten at home, then you have a difficult task to get rid of them.

Bed bug bites are often mistaken for mosquito bites, but are usually arranged in a zigzag pattern.

Other symptoms include redness and swelling.

1. Deer bloodsucker

Most flies cause damage only by their annoying buzzing around, but some can transmit disease. These include the deer bloodsucker.

Their bite is very painful, so you will feel it. A red bump remains at the site of the bite.

Deer bloodsuckers can transmit a disease known as tularemia. If sores appear on the skin, the temperature rises to high values ​​\u200b\u200band a headache occurs, consult a doctor immediately.

1. brown recluse spider

Spiders aren't technically insects, but it's important to know some of them whose bites are most common.

The brown recluse spider is found in warm regions. They usually hide in the dark and do not want human contact. But if you stumble upon a spider, it may bite in defense.

A few hours after the bite, you will feel itchy, but if you scratch it, the situation will get worse.

The bite will turn into a red or purple bull's-eye ring.

You will likely need professional bite treatment if you develop blisters or a high fever. Headache or chills should also be taken as bad symptoms.

And what insect bites do you most often encounter?