Each person at least once a summer encounters bites of midges. They bite very painfully, the bite site is often inflamed, itches, itches and swells. But not everyone knows that midges can do even more harm to the body, flying into the respiratory tract or getting into the eyes of a person. Therefore, it is very important to know at least a little about the bites of midges, how to treat them, how to avoid unpleasant consequences. Especially such knowledge is useful when traveling to the country, out of town or when hiking in the forest, where midges are especially active. Indeed, at such moments, a special remedy for bites of midges is not always at hand.
How to provide first aid
At the site of a midge bite , edema often appears, which is accompanied by a burning sensation. The first thing to do is to conduct a series of first aid measures. The most common and popular folk remedy for midge bites is ice and alcohol. Everything is quite simple: first you need to disinfect and anesthetize the bite site with alcohol, and then apply a cold, which will help relieve the swelling and reduce itching.
At the time of the bite, the midge introduces poison, which slightly anesthetizes and dilutes the blood, so the bite itself is rarely felt. Usually people notice it when the midge has been drinking blood for some time, or when it has already completely disappeared. It is because of this poison that small bubbles remain on the skin, which still continue to be inconvenient for several days after meeting this insect.
So that no infection could get into the resulting wound that could aggravate the situation, these places should not be scratched, no matter how this is wanted. This will help the usual bactericidal patch glued to the site of the bite. And if the itch is completely unbearable, then another folk remedy for midge bites will come to the rescue. It consists in wiping the site of the bite with a solution of ordinary baking soda. Make it quite easy, just dissolve a teaspoon of soda in a glass of water.
It happens that an allergy can appear on a bite of a midge. In this case, it is necessary to purchase anti-allergic drugs at the pharmacy . But before using them, you should consult a doctor to clarify the origin of the allergy.
Alternative remedy for midges bites
- As mentioned above, the most simple and effective means are ice and alcohol, especially since they are always at hand. Alcohol can be replaced with cologne or eau de toilette.
- If you are in the forest or just away from home and the village, then you can use the old-fashioned way - attach a plantain to the bite.
- Another wonderful folk remedy for midge bites is rubbing the affected area with soda diluted with a small amount of water with the addition of peppermint essential oil. Instead of peppermint oil, you can use menthol or peppermint toothpaste if there is no oil at hand.
How to avoid a bite
It is very useful to know that most often these insects bite in hot and sunny weather, and when clouds gather on the street and it becomes cloudy, midges become more passive. It is also known that they simply adore the smell of sweat and do not like women's eau de toilette and perfumes. And they flock, mainly to light and white clothes, as well as reflecting the sun's rays. Therefore, if you smell strongly of sweat and you are in a white suit, you are more likely to be bitten by a midge than a perfumed girl dressed in a black dress.