Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with insect bites.

Ignore: Do clean area w soap/water to remove contaminated particles.Don't scratch , skin breaks, infection in, .

Ignore: Don't scratch.4itching use Hydrocortisone cream. Red/hard or painful/4tick bite/ see the doctor asap.

Ignore: Do not scratch. Do take an oral antihistamine. Seek medical attention for any difficulty breathing.

Ignore: Remain calm if you are attacked by a swarm of bees . Try to walk away calmly .

Ignore: Scratching itchy bug bites can lead to infection. Use cool compresses, topical anti-itch lotions.

Ignore: Of you get red and splotchy away from the nite/sting you are allergic.

Ignore: If there is a spreading rash,get in to your doctor to check.

Ignore: Use ice right away. Take an antihistamine as soon as possible. Get a good look at it if you can.

Ignore: Ice packs is a good non pharmaceutical way to not only reduce the itching but also the swelling.

Ignore: If the swelling and pain gets worse this could mean that you have developed a skin infection.

Ignore: Insect bites are best to prevent, rather than treat. Use insect repellant regularly.

Ignore: Bites increase with use of perfume and colognes.

Use: Use insect repellants with DEET but avoid head, face, eyes and mouth. Do not use DEET if under 2 yo.

Ignore: Use DEET repellant and get vaccines. Don't forget to spray kids, apply repellant before sunscreen.

Ignore: Do wear Skin So soft to prevent bites and bring topical cortisone(or stronger) in case of bite.

Calamine: Calamine lotion can soothe bug bites.

Crushed: Crushed ice or a cold pack can reduce discomfort from insect bites.

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can reduce itching from bug bites.

Chlorpheniramine: Chlorpheniramine can reduce itching from bug bites.

Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone cream can be applied to insect bites.

Basil: Basil has anti-inflammatory effects – rub it on mosquito bites.

Basil: Basil repels mosquitoes – rub it on your skin.

To: To avoid mosquitoes- don’t allow water to stand. Change water in bird baths often.

To: To avoid mosquitoes- don’t allow water to stand. Empty kiddy pools of water.

To: To avoid mosquitoes - purchase outdoor items that have been pre-treated with permethrin.

To: To avoid mosquitoes - You can spray the walls of the home with insecticide.

Avoid: Avoid mosquitoes - wear long pants & long sleeved shirts from dusk to dawn.

Avoid: Avoid mosquitoes - use permethrin spray on clothing & mosquito netting.

Stinging: Stinging Caterpillars - remove caterpillar from skin w tweezers (not fingers).

Stinging: Stinging Caterpillars - you can apply 1% hydrocortisone cream.

Stinging: Stinging Caterpillars - Antihistamines are NOT recommended.

Stinging: Stinging Caterpillars - Apply ice in 15 minute increments.

Stinging: Stinging Caterpillars – Do document type of caterpillar that stung you (ie describe or take photo).

Stinging: Stinging Caterpillars – get medical care for a rash covering large body area.

Stinging: Stinging Caterpillars – a facial peel can be used to remove toxic hairs or spines from skin.

Stinging: Stinging Caterpillar- Use OTC pain reliever or topical anesthetic.

Centipede: Centipede Bites – You can take Tylenol (acetaminophen) or an NSAID for pain.

For: For significant tissue damage after a centipede bite you need to obtain medical attention.

Increased: Increased blood pressure or palpitations after a centipede bite warrants medical attention.

Dizziness,: Dizziness, headache or nausea after a centipede bite warrants medical attention.

Enlarged: Enlarged lymph nodes after a centipede bite warrants medical attention.

Tarantula: Tarantula bite – Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream may reduce itching.

Tarantula: Tarantula bite – cortisone cream can be applied to decrease irritation.

Tarantula: Tarantula bite – may cause redness, pain, swelling and a welt.

Don’t: Don’t breath in Tarantula hairs (they contain venom).

Be: Be very careful that loose tarantula hairs do not enter your eyes.

Apply: Apply fresh duct repeatedly to skin to remove TARANTULA urticating hairs.

Wax: Wax can be applied to skin to remove a TARANTULAS’ urticating hairs.

Tweezers: Tweezers can be used to pluck a TARANTULA’S urticating hairs from your skin.

Scorpion: Scorpion Sting- Wash area of the scorpion sting with water & soap.

Scorpion: Scorpion Sting- Pain can be treated with NSAID’s.

Scorpion: Scorpion Sting - If a child is stung- seek medical treatment.

Scorpion: Scorpion Sting - For ^heart rate, ^ respiratory rate or weakness seek medical treatment.

Scorpion: Scorpion Sting - For ^ blood pressure or muscle twitching seek medical care.

Scorpion: Scorpion Sting- If outside the US or with generalized symptoms seek medical Treatment.

PREVENT: PREVENT SCORPION STINGS - don't store firewood within the home.

PREVENT: PREVENT SCORPION STINGS - store garbage cans off the ground.

PREVENT: PREVENT SCORPION STINGS in the desert - check your sleeping bag before getting in.

PREVENT: PREVENT SCORPION STINGS in the desert - check your shoes before putting them on.

PREVENT: PREVENT SCORPION STINGS - caulk cracks in your home.

PREVENT: PREVENT SCORPION STINGS in the desert - wear long sleeved shirts and long pants.

PREVENT: PREVENT SCORPION STINGS - if you need to move a scorpion, do so with tongs.

PREVENT: PREVENT SCORPION STINGS - don't allow boards, logs or other objects to stack up.

PREVENT: PREVENT SCORPION STINGS - when traveling check out bedding before hopping in.

PREVENT: PREVENT SCORPION STINGS - when traveling -shake out your clothes before dressing.

FLEAS: FLEAS - Use antiseptic soap to wash flea bites.

FLEAS: FLEAS bites - you can use antihistamines for itching.

Don't: Don't just treat FLEAS - Get rid of them !

Get: Get rid of FLEAS - Vacuum often with disposable vacuum bag. Dispose of bag after use.

Plant: Plant lavender or marigolds around your home to repel FLEAS.

Repel: Repel FLEAS -Place small amounts of lavender essential oils through out the house.

If: If your pets are scratching - Check for FLEAS.

Plant: Plant lavender nears doors/ windows to repel FLEAS.

Lavender: Lavender essential oils can repel FLEAS.

BASIL: BASIL essential oils can repel FLEAS.

Fennel: Fennel essential oils can repel FLEAS.

Spread: Spread CEDAR chips around your home to repel FLEAS.

CEDAR: CEDAR essential oils can repel FLEAS.

Don't: Don't handle MILLIPEDES - some species secretions can blister skin.

Millipede: Millipede toxic secretions - can apply corticosteroid cream for skin irritation.

To: To protect against CHIGGERS - apply DEET to shoes, socks, waistline & pant cuffs.

CHIGGERS: CHIGGERS - benzocaine cream can reduce itching.

Symptoms: Symptoms from CHIGGERS may occur 3 to 6 hours after exposure - wash them off !

CHIGGERS: CHIGGERS can cause welts, edema and fever.

AVOID: AVOID INSECT STINGS - don't wear perfume outdoors.

AVOID: AVOID INSECT STINGS - by avoiding use of scented lotions/ skin products.

Brightly: Brightly colored clothes may attract STINGING INSECTS.