
Rove beetles have a black head, wings and tail. The thorax and abdomen are orange. They are small insects with a body size of about 7-8 mm. They usually live in damp grass areas. They like to come out to play with fire and bright lights in houses. They are abundant towards the end of the rainy season. This type of insect can release a substance called Pederin, สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน which causes skin irritation and destroys skin tissue of those who come into contact with it.
“Pederin” is a poisonous substance in the rainy season.
Pederin is a toxin in the body of the rove beetle that causes inflammation, irritation, and skin burns from “contact with the pederin released from the insect”, not from the bite or sting, which most patients are not aware of when they come into contact with this insect.
Symptoms of “rove beetle” poisoning
• The wound has a burnt appearance, often a long burn or a kissing lesion, which is a rash in the folds where the skin meets.
• Irritation occurs, the skin turns red, feels hot or itchy.
• There are red bumps, blisters.
• Burning pain.
• Itching, irritation.
• The wound has a burn appearance.
Treatment
• Wash with clean water
. • Apply a cold compress to the affected area.
• Small marks can heal in 2-3 days.
• Take antihistamines.
• Apply steroid cream to the affected area.
• Observe the symptoms. If the symptoms do not improve, see a doctor.
In this case, prevention of rove beetles is to avoid touching or coming into contact with the insects. If an insect accidentally touches your body, avoid brushing or touching it directly. You should brush equipment on your bed, shake out your clothes, and wear equipment to prevent the insects from hiding. You should also close your wardrobe doors, bedroom doors, and windows tightly both day and night. At night, you should turn on the lights only when necessary, especially turn off the bedroom lights because rove beetles like to come out to play with the light.