I don't know if my friends feel the same way
Sometimes it feels like there are no mosquitoes around
But the bag that was bitten on the leg inexplicably
And these bags are itchy
In this case
The real "murderer" is most likely not a mosquito
It's it↓
It is a much smaller than mosquitoes
The attack power is much greater than that of a small flying insect of a mosquito
In parks, in the shade of trees, next to green belts
and other outdoor areas are common
Source: Shenzhen CDC
Recently
This year, the first batch of recruits began to appear in large numbers
There are quite a few on the Internet
Cantonese people who were "slandered" by midges
In Hangzhou, some netizens posted on the Internet
He wore short-sleeved shorts and went to Xianghu for a walk
As a result, it was bitten like this
↓↓
"It's so miserable, it's itching to death! Give me a dense bite, at least more than 50 packs......" The netizen said, "This midge is much more poisonous than mosquitoes, the key is that it bites people without feeling, defenseless, and when I get home, I find that I have become the ration of a group of insects." ”
More poisonous than mosquitoes! What is a midge?
The midge [měng] insect, which is considered a "close relative" of mosquitoes, has the ability to be "invisible", and it looks like a small black dot when it is attached to the body.
In Guangdong, the bug is most active in May and June. There are three types of common blood-sucking midges: cul midges, fine midges and midges, and their larvae breed differently.
Source: Shenzhen CDC
Unlike mosquito larvae, which live in water, midges have a more complex larval living environment, some in the water and some in moist soil. Most adults prefer to hide in grass, trees, and other places away from wind and sun. So in the park, it is most likely to be bitten by midges.
Midges are generally "team fighters" and prefer to fly in groups in the wild, especially in summer.
In addition, it is different from the way mosquitoes "shoot and change places" to eat. Midges prefer to move near the ground, so midges prefer the lower limbs of humans.
This is also why, often during the day, our bare legs and ankles will be bitten out and a large area will appear "mosquito packs".
Don't scratch! If you are bitten, try these methods to relieve itching
The body length of the midge is only 1-4mm, smaller than the sesame seed, brown or black, also known as the small black worm, small black mosquito. Don't look at it so small, but it bites people very fiercely.
Note! Although it can be itchy after being bitten, it's best not to scratch! After scratching, it was cool for a while, but the skin couldn't withstand such a toss at all, and it would be more serious if the skin was scratched!
If you really can't control your little hands, you can try these methods to stop itching:
(1) Apply externally with sulfur soap, soapy water or calamine lotion.
(2) Keep the bite area clean, if the blister breaks, apply it with iodine, be sure to keep it clean.
(3) For those with obvious skin symptoms, anti-allergy drugs can be taken, and antibiotics can be used for secondary infection.
If you have severe symptoms such as high fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and impaired consciousness, you should seek medical attention in time and inform your doctor of the history of midge bites.
How to prevent midge bites
Ordinary mosquito nets and window screens can't deal with this difficult gadget at all, and even the electric mosquito swatter is like a joke for them. In addition, the breeding grounds of midge larvae are more complex than those of mosquitoes, so it is not easy to completely eliminate them.
However, midges are not all-round hexagonal warriors with all their attributes, and they also have weaknesses. If you don't want to be bitten by midges, you can try these methods:
1. Light-colored dress, long coat + trousers
The most direct is physical protection, wear long sleeves and long pants when you go out, and it is best to put on long socks to make midges seamless and drillable;
Be active and don't let midges gather around;
In addition, wearing light-colored clothes also has a certain anti-midge effect.
2. Bathe frequently
Frequent bathing also has some effect. Midges, like mosquitoes, come by smell. With less body odor, midges may bypass you in search of the next more obvious target.
3. Carry a "guy" with you to repel midges
Try to stay away from areas with frequent midges and, if unavoidable, apply some repellent to exposed areas of the body.
4. Air circulation
Midges are small in size, weak and do not like to move in windy places. Therefore, if you want to get close to nature, and want to wear beautiful little skirts and legless pants, you can choose to travel in slightly windier weather to reduce midge bites.
A guide to insect control in summer
Except for midges
There are also a lot of insects in summer, and they are also very harmful!
This insect control manual and how to deal with it
Forward to know!
Source | Shenzhen Health Commission, News Morning Post, Guangzhou Daily, CCTV News, and netizen comments