How to Recognize a Spider Bite

Spiders represent a significant percentage of fears that people share. With many eyes and legs, they can give people the creeps faster than just about anything else. As scary as people find them, it’s important to learn about arachnids and how to recognize signs of their bites simply for the fact that they live in close proximity to people all over the world. 

What Does a Spider Bite Look and Feel Like?

Spider bites are usually easy to identify by their characteristic double-puncture. On average, a spider bite will cause redness and swelling, and may be itchy and painful but will not be life-threatening. 

Some of the more common dangerous spiders include:

·         Black Widow

·         Brown Recluse

Both of these spiders prefer personal space and hide out in dark or cluttered areas with lots of corners good for crawling. Black widow bites can look similar to other spider bites but be more painful. Being mindful of the spread of the pain is one of the best ways to identify a black widow bite. People who have been bitten may have pain or cramping in the abdomen, or chest and back. Sweating or nausea/vomiting can also be a sign of a black widow bite. A brown recluse bite is most alarming if it is extremely painful or a sore begins to form at the site of the bite, which can cause the skin to die. 

Being mindful of these symptoms can help people identify when they have been bitten. 

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Termite Colony

A termite colony can destroy a home in just three months. Have your home inspected annually for these insects and watch for signs of damage to your home such as mud tubes along your outside walls or frass, which is wood-colored droppings.

Mosquitoes: Spreading Disease One Bite at a Time

Just about everyone has experienced the itch that follows a mosquito bite. The high-pitched buzzing can be a sign that you’ll be itching the next day, but itching is hardly the biggest of concerns associated with mosquitoes. The truth is that these insects are flying disease factories. Flying from person to person with needle-like attack mechanisms that can transfer harmful diseases from one person to another. 

Malaria and West Nile Virus 

Especially in areas like Africa, malaria is a significant concern. It took quite some time to determine that mosquitoes were to blame for the spread of the disease, but that discovery has been helping to save lives. Countless deaths were caused by the tiny insects as they traveled around from person to person. The disease surfaced in the US, but aggressive control and preventative steps helped to stop it from becoming a significant problem. 

West Nile virus however is a topic of regular discussion in the Americas. From coast to coast, attempts to increase public knowledge about West Nile have been slow, but are increasing the frequency of bite prevention. As more people take precautions to prevent what seem to be harmless, itchy bites, the spread of these diseases can be slowed dramatically. 

Pets 

It’s important to know that pets are the target of mosquitoes too. Bites can cause heartworm in dogs and cats and lead to the spread of encephalitis from birds to humans, or other mammals. Protecting pets is also an important step for cracking down on mosquito-borne diseases. 

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Why Honey Bees Are Protected

Honeybees are considered to be under threat of extinction. As it stands, they are expected to survive, but care must be taken when dealing with the bees. Honeybees need large nesting sites, so their homes are often much bigger than a wasp or hornet’s nest. At the peak of bee season, anywhere from 30,000 to 50,000 bees may occupy one nest. In residential areas, the hives may not reach this size due to the environmental limitations.

Their Role in the Ecosystem

These insects are responsible for more than honey production. They are an integral part of the pollination process for a wide variety of plants. In terms of the Earth’s larger ecosystem, these animals have a large, though often overlooked role to play. Regardless of their important place in the ecosystem, honeybees are frequently considered pests. Especially in areas where young children play, there is the possibility of stings, allergic reactions or even swarms.

Safe Removal of Honeybees

When removing bees, exterminators will simply kill the insects then remove the hive. While this is quicker, it is not the best way to approach this at risk species. Other pest control companies can safely remove the hive without harming the animals. Typically, the honeycombs will be cut and put into frames. If the nest is difficult to reach, the pest control professional will use a special vacuum to gather the bees without harming them.

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