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You may have been bitten by ants every now and then. And bites of ordinary ants do not create much of a threat to humans. However there may be a specific classe of ants which cause great damage to persons and property. Let’s take a look at the notorious fire ants. Fire ants are known to be very aggressive and attack at the instant. Not only do they destroy farm equipment, electrical systems, and land, but they also pose a serious health threat. Stings from fire ants are caused by their sensitivity to movement or vibration. This explains why children are always at risk of acquiring stings from fire ants on outdoors. Fire ants crawl up to a person’s arms or legs and they sting at the slightest sign of movement or when the person jerks.
Just like any other insect bites and stings, people worry on the possible allergic reactions one may have. Some symptoms to these severe reactions include sweating, thickening of the tongue, and shortness of breath. Fire stings should be in tact and clean to stay out of secondary infection.
Treatment No specific treatment is prescribed for fire ant bites. However if certain symptoms exist, medical attention may be necessary. For ordinary local stings, it is recommended that you apply cold compressions and oral antihistamines. Anti-inflammatory ingredients such as Corticosteroids are also good for mild irritations. If you do have several stings, systemic corticosteroid is necessary to ease the allergic reactions.
Communities, especially in the US, have constantly searched for ways to eradicate fire ants. These are some household tips which can help households prevent fire ants: 1. Avoid applying strongly scented lotions and wearing brightly
colored apparel. Fire ants tend to approach strong scents easily.
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