Residents of Ballykelly face increased mosquito bites from multiple species

Residents of Ballykelly, a village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, are experiencing a resurgence of biting mosquitoes, causing discomfort and health issues such as large, itchy red welts and rashes. The situation echoes similar concerns from the previous year. A study led by Queen's Univers... [More info]

#insectbites While there are undeniable similarities between most insect bites and stings, there are also differences. In fact, each one has its own characteristics, specific symptoms and specific treatment.

Here are the keys to distinguishing six of the most common ones:

https://theconversation.com/mosquito-tick-or-flea-how-to-avoid-identify-and-treat-insect-bites-this-summer-258931

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I do love bugs, but:

I just got stung by wasp (yellow jacket)...

.... on the tongue! It had fallen into a glass of wine and I didn't notice.

#wasps #insectbites #ouch

#Dogs #InsectBites #Benadryl #Xylitol #Beware

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