Tag: bug

  • Easy Way To Kill Mosquitoes, Gnats And Horse Flies

    You may not be aware of this, How to Kill Mosquitoes, gnats and flies – NOT A JOKE

    I can’t wait to try this in the summer it has been a god send! I was at a friend party in her garden the other week, and the bugs were having a ball biting everyone, if you have ever been bitten by these little blighter’s you will know how annoying the itch is, and the temptation not to scratch is unbearable.  An insect bite or sting often causes a small, red lump on the skin, which may be painful and itchy, Mosquitoes don’t cause major harm in the UK, but in some parts of the world they can spread serious illnesses such as malaria

    My good friend Paul who was hosting the party  sprayed the grass and patio with Listerine, and the little demons disappeared.

    Yesterday I filled an empty spray bottle and used it around my seat whenever I saw mosquitoes, gnats and even flies. And voila! That worked as well.. It worked at a picnic where we sprayed the area around the food table, the children’s swing area, and the standing water nearby. During the summer, I won’t be leaving the house without my trusty spray bottle of minty fresh Listerine.

    Easy Way To Kill Mosquitoes, Gnats And Horse Flies
    Easy Way To Kill Mosquitoes, Gnats And Horse Flies

    If you are bitten by an insect bite the https://www.nhs.uk has said:

    If you have troublesome symptoms after an insect bite or sting, the following treatments may help:

    • For pain or discomfort – take over-the-counter painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen (children under 16 years of age shouldn’t be given aspirin).

    • For itching – ask your pharmacist about over-the-counter treatments, including crotamiton cream or lotion, hydrocortisone cream or ointment and antihistamine tablets.

    • For swelling – try regularly applying a cold compress or ice pack to the affected area, or ask your pharmacist about treatments such as antihistamine tablets.

    See your GP if these treatments don’t help. They may prescribe stronger medicines such as steroid tablets.

  • Beware Of The Blister Beetle, When Your Children Play Out

    Parents warning of seamanly harmless bug, please be aware.
      Warning!

    Just an FYI for all the parents who let their kids go play outside a lot! 

    We recently found this out the hard way but this bug is called a Blister Bug!!

     Brecklynn had to experience this from them being around her play set and we didn’t realize they were harmful. She didn’t even fuss when anything happened around 8pm, woke up to her neck looking horrible the next morning and no signs of anything until the next morning. 


    Anyways, doctor appointment and a lab swab later she’s got an antibiotic ointment we are putting on the blisters and they are healing up well! Now to try and get rid of these nasty things out here!! Keep an eye on any Bugs that look like this because they are Dangerous!!! Her pediatrician said hey haven’t even seen it yet but they know about it all now and are well aware after our visit yesterday!

    Credit: Elstice


    Blister beetles are members of a family of plant-feeding insects (Meloidae) that contain cantharidin, a toxic defensive chemical that protects them from predators. Accidentally crushing a beetle against the skin can result in a painful blister, the source of the insect’s common name. Blister beetles have long (3/4 to 1-1/4 inch) narrow bodies, broad heads, and antennae that are about 1/3 the length of their entire bodies. The front wings are soft and flexible in contrast to the hard front wings of most beetles.