Avoiding insects that can cause allergic reactions
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Avoiding insects that can cause allergic reactions
You may be able to avoid exposure to insects that cause allergic reactions.
- Wear white clothing, which is less likely to attract bees.
- Do not use scented soaps, perfumes, makeup, or suntan lotions when you are outdoors.
- Keep skin covered as much as you can. Wear shoes rather than sandals.
- Keep trash cans clean and closed.
- Stay away from trees that are ripe with fruit.
- Close car windows.
- When you can, have someone else do the yard work.
- Move slowly and calmly to get away from insects that might bite or sting you. Reduce sudden movement.
- Do not swat at bugs or swing your arms.
Credits
| Author | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Last Updated | July 11, 2007 |
| Last updated: | July 11, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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