There is probably no person who would not see the ant. Different types of these insects live in almost every corner of the world. There are no ants only in Antarctica and on several islands located in the middle of the ocean. In our latitudes you can meet them, going to the forest and meadow, working in the garden and in the garden. Some species settle in houses and apartments and cause a lot of inconvenience in such a neighborhood, regularly eating all the sweets and meat products they could reach. Thanks to their size, they can penetrate almost anywhere. So you have to get rid of these "domestic" insects by all means.
Walking through a forest or meadow, you can come across anthills of other, larger representatives of these insects. One must be careful not to step on or hurt these structures. Insects will bite, protecting their territory. Ant bites in small amounts of severe harm can not be done, but they will certainly deliver a lot of unpleasant minutes. After fleeting pain, redness, irritation and itching will appear. Such “pleasant” symptoms can last for several days. Formic acid gets into the wounds , which causes itching.
The bite of the red ant is especially unpleasant . Sufficiently strong pain lasts about half an hour. Insects of this species are large (8-14 mm), and inject a significant dose of acid at a time. Ant bites are especially unpleasant for children. It is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the child during the day after the incident. In case of any deviations, it is necessary to call an ambulance without any doubt.
To reduce the intensity of irritation, the bites of ants, that is, the lesion site, should be washed with water and wiped with any disinfectant. You can use folk methods: wipe with a solution of soda or aloe juice, apply cold to reduce swelling. If there is a tendency to allergies, it is advisable to take an antihistamine. You should carefully consider the problem if the ant bite fell on the mucous membranes: lips, eyes and larynx. In this case, the poison quickly spreads throughout the body. If the temperature rises, nausea or dizziness, headache, palpitations or shortness of breath appear, urgent need to seek medical help. In some cases, ant bites can lead to a severe allergic reaction and anaphylactic shock.
It is necessary to consult a doctor if several days have passed and the wound has not healed, there is redness and swelling. Sometimes there is an appearance in the center of the wound of pus - this is a sign that it is infected. Most often this happens with children who can not resist and comb itchy places. To prevent this trouble, you should use ointments that reduce unpleasant symptoms (sold in pharmacies without prescriptions).
If you have been bitten by these insects, you can be comforted that you have taken a course of therapy. Ant poison is used in the treatment of neuralgia and joint diseases. From dried and live insects, ant alcohol and various tinctures are made. In some countries of Asia and South America, several species of ants are eaten: they are fried or seasoned with meat dishes.