10 Insect Bites and What to Do with Each One

Insect bites can be annoying, painful, and sometimes even dangerous. Depending on the type of insect, the bite may cause swelling, redness, itching, or more serious reactions. Here’s what to do for 10 common insect bites:

1. Mosquito Bites
What to Do:

Clean the area with soap and water.

Apply a cold compress or ice wrapped in a cloth to reduce swelling.

Use over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to relieve itching.

Avoid scratching to prevent infection.

2. Bee Stings
What to Do:

Remove the stinger by gently scraping it out with a credit card or your fingernail.

Clean the area with soap and water.

Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.

Take an antihistamine or use hydrocortisone cream if the reaction is mild.

Seek medical help if you have trouble breathing, swelling in the throat, or dizziness (signs of an allergic reaction).

3. Fire Ant Bites
What to Do:

Clean the area with soap and water.

Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.

Take over-the-counter pain relief like ibuprofen or acetaminophen if pain is severe.

Use hydrocortisone or calamine lotion for itching.

Watch for signs of infection, as fire ant stings can cause pustules.

4. Tick Bites
What to Do:

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