DealDash Summer Safety: Bugs

Unfortunately bugs and summer go hand in hand, let’s look at the kinds of bugs that you might encounter and what to do if you get bitten.

There are many many types of bugs, and most of them are completely harmless. Sometimes you run into a bug that bites or stings, though. Here is a quick and handy guide to what you should do in case you get into a confrontation with a bug and end up with a little injury.

Bees – There are many many types of bees out there such as Bumble, Honey, Carpenter, and Africanized. These bees are peaceful for the most part with the exception of the Africanized bee. Bees will be especially active during the second half of summer and early fall when the colonies forage for food to sustain them during the winter months. Try your best to just avoid the bees and they will most likely leave you alone. If you do happen to get stung you will want to remove the stinger as soon as you can. It just takes a moment for all of the venom to enter your skin. Next you should scrape the area with the edge of a credit card or business card to remove it. If you use tweezers or your fingernails to remove the stinger you might squeeze it and inject more venom. After the stinger is out wash the area with soap and then put an ice pack on the area. You can take an OTC pain reliever if you need it, and you should be all healed up within a few days. If you are showing any signs of an allergic reaction such as wheezing, trouble breathing, or a racing heartbeat be sure to visit the urgent care clinic or even the emergency room right away.

Spiders – Almost all spiders have a fairly harmless bite. There may be a bit of pain, itchiness, and swelling but nothing to be too concerned about. You can wash it with soap, take a little OTC pain reliever, rub it with an antihistamine cream and be on your way. However, if you have the bad luck of being bitten by a Black Widow or Brown Recluse you are in for a bad time. If you suspect that you have been bitten by a Black Widow or Brown Recluse you need to get medical help immediately. These spider bites are not a thing that you want to ignore.

I hope that you found this article helpful. If you are in need of anything for summer fun be sure to head over to DealDash. They have pools, grills, sports equipment and more that is sure to make your summer more enjoyable. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!