How to treat a centipede bite? What insect bites should I prevent in summer?

1. If you are bitten by a centipede, you can take the following treatment methods:

1. Cold compress: wrap cold water or ice cubes in gauze or towel, and gently apply it on the bite Injury to reduce pain and swelling.

2. Clean the wound: Gently clean the bite area with mild soap and water to avoid infection. Then disinfect with disinfectant.

3. Relieve symptoms: If the bite causes pain, itching, or discomfort, consider using over-the-counter anti-itch creams or antihistamines to relieve symptoms. Follow product directions and seek medical advice.

4. Avoid scratching: Try to avoid scratching the bite area to avoid causing infection or aggravating symptoms.

5. Watch for symptoms: If the bite causes a severe allergic reaction, difficulty breathing, severe swelling, persistent pain, or other unusual symptoms, seek professional help immediately.

2. In summer, in order to prevent mosquito bites, you can take the following preventive measures:

1. Use mosquito repellent: apply mosquito repellent containing active ingredients, such as DEET, chamomile oil or citronella essential oil, etc. These products are effective in repelling mosquitoes.

2. Wear long sleeves and long pants: Try to wear long sleeves and long pants to reduce the skin area exposed to mosquitoes.

3. Use a mosquito net: Use a mosquito net when sleeping, especially in areas with dense mosquitoes or when camping outdoors.

4. Avoid mosquito breeding areas: Clear the surrounding water to avoid mosquito breeding. Mosquitoes usually breed in standing water, so cleaning out standing water in containers such as flower pots, buckets, rain barrels, etc. is an important preventive measure.

5. Time and location selection: The times when mosquitoes are most active are usually dusk and night. Try to avoid going out during these periods. Also, try to avoid wetlands or swampy areas where mosquitoes are densely populated.

It should be noted that if you are in a mosquito-intensive area

or have allergic reactions caused by other insect bites, it is best to consult a doctor or professional medical institution for more details suggestions.