Question 1

how do you treat the arthropods from collembola?

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Arthropods: Collembola are arthropods.  The arthropod phylum includes the insects, collembola (springtails), arachnids (eg. Spiders), and crustaceans.  Although many believe that collembola can cause human infestation, there is as yet no definitive proof of this, and there is no well established standard-of-care treatment.

Question 2

infected insect bite in hand?

Accepted Answer

See doc: If the bite is truly infected, it will need to be seen and treated.  Do this asap.

Question 3

could mosquito bites or bugs spread aids in human beings?

Accepted Answer

No: insects / mosquitos are not vectors for HIV. The virus is too fragile to remain alive in the body of a mosquito.

Question 4

does flea larvae bite?

Accepted Answer

Larvae don&#x27;t bite: Flea larvae survive on eating digested blood from adult flea feces, dead skin, hair, feathers, and organic debris found in carpet, rugs, fabric on furniture, and bedding material.  Adult fleas do bite, because they need a fresh blood meal.  Newly hatched ones will die unless they feed within 1 week; older fleas can live 2 months-1year without feeding.

Question 5

will over-the-counter insect repellant prevent mosquito bites and west nile virus infection?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Properly used, it will certainly make infection much less likely.

Question 6

can mosquitoes bite human eyelids?

Accepted Answer

It the mosquito : Can alight on your eye long enough to bite - then it can occur. This would be more likely to occur if someone was asleep.

Question 7

can humans catch west nile encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Absolutely,  in recent years west nile virus has been in epidemic mode sweeping from the east coast of the us to the west.  Encephalitis is present only in severe cases.

Question 8

may mosquitoes carry lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

No: Lime disease is caused by a bacteria that is spread by infected ticks. That tick must attach and feed on a person long enough that the germ is passed thru the bite.

Question 9

are flea bites similar to having bedbug bites?

Accepted Answer

Not really: They are completely different organisms, so they are not the same. However, clinically, when you look at the marks they make on the skin, they may be similar. Only if you catch one of the bugs while they are biting, and send it to pathology or your dermatologist, will you know for sure. They look different under a microscope. Good luck.

Question 10

can ankle swell from flea bite?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Flea bites usually cause some localized swelling, pain, and itching. If one is very susceptible, they may swell extensively. Try topical Hydrocortisone cream.

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