A Visual Guide to the Most Common Insect Bites and Stinging
There are many creepy sliders that can’t help but bite or sting you when you get too close. This infographic shows the 28 arthropods most likely to harm you and explains whether their bite or bite is medically significant.
Fortunately, most insect bites and bites do not require medical attention (unless you have allergies). However, this identification guide from Luke Guy and John Goldthwaite published by the Pest Pro App can tell you for sure. You will see an image of the bug, its most common names, and a description of how they are known to behave with people. You will also see if the bite or bite is painful, life-threatening, or a high chance of infection. Last but not least, the guide will tell you if you should get legal medical attention for a bite or bite. Some of the spiders here have already been covered in another identification guide , but here you will learn about wasps, ants, flies, ticks, scorpions, and even bed bugs.
28 most stinging and stinging arthropods | Pest Pro app