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Show voiding Insects fad Treating Bites is also available in some commercial commer-cial insect bite and sting products. Localized swelling can be reduced with cold packs," he indicates. "Honeybee stings pose a specific speci-fic problem," says Miller. "The honeybee's stinger is barbed. When the bee stings and pulls away, it leaves the stinger and poison sac in place. If not removed, re-moved, the poison will continue to be injected through the stinger into the skin. The stinger should be carefully removed by scraping with a knife or fingernail. Avoid " crushing or squeezing the attached poison sac to prevent injecting more venom," he says. INDIVIDUALS who have experienced ex-perienced an allergic reaction to an insect sting or bite should consult their physician. Immunizations are available for some insect venoms that will gradually increase an individual's indi-vidual's tolerance to the specific toxin. i, :, lhe month in Utah to be- tMa! ching out for mosquitoes Pur?, and stinging insects S wasps, hornets and .f,; 'of ants, according to fit P Miller- Extension en-tSoJistat en-tSoJistat Utah State Univer- iill LIONS OF individuals are ! filing by insects each year T ted States. Luckily, the Sy of people suffer only al3 "hort term reactions, J? Sal reaction consists of !, In (usually immediate) and S e dening and swelling of e followed by itching, t symptoms generally disjoin dis-join a matter of hours to a day Lo," ne says. FORTUNATELY, some mdi-Lls mdi-Lls are allergic to one or more tilhe components of insect venom i aliva, and Miller says estimates as high as 17 percent of the llation are allergic with I per- severely so. ; "An allergic reaction typically 'lives the production of symp-aintissues symp-aintissues or systems removed nj, the immediate area of the in-" in-" Miller explains. "These atoms may include nausea, in-ased in-ased heart rate, decreased xl pressure, sweating, hives, jiiness, difficulty in breathing, Nominal pain and tightness in the roat and chest. A severe reaction ii result in anaphylactic shock tick can cause death if not tre-d tre-d rapidly." 10 REDUCE the possibility of sigstung, Miller advises: "Keep rfagecans clean and covered ; do permit pet foods to sit outdoors : extended periods; keep picnic cJs covered until theyare ready aten;and harvest garden and -hard products in a timely man-tto man-tto prevent the accumulation of erripe fruit." Many types of iiging insects are attracted to od odors from these sources. When gardening or doing yard rk, take care not to disturb nests i-iinging insects and avoid areas rsre bees are working flowers. caution when working in areas it might harbor hidden nests ;hs trees, hedges, rubbish 'es. "and vines clinging to struc- res," the specialist advises. COSMETICS, lotions, and sun-products sun-products will also attract some a of stinging insects and these 1 -ducts should beavoidedbysen-ied beavoidedbysen-ied individuals. Dark clothing, bright colors i prints tend to attract more Sing insects than does light col-clothing. col-clothing. Avoid loose fitting that may allow stinging invito in-vito enter and become trapped, ngin multiple stings. Do not wefoot; wear shoes rather than a footwear such as sandals," "cautions. u I "against mosquitoes and 'other T kfS' and the majority con-TOiethyl-m-toulamide, or Check the label before you ;e higher the percentage of that protection is en- f the repellent is also ap-your ap-your clothing. Reapplica-yreoUired Reapplica-yreoUired if you get "Perspire heavily. J; IN spite of all precautions, tl i,,b,lt r stung," Miller dean the site thoroughly J P and water and avoid lh?rea- Secondary in-Z in-Z y by scratching is a . occurrence and can lead complications. Topical Hi i ammon'a, baking ilUrcJommercial antisep-iefof' antisep-iefof' nVldf.some temporary |