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A brake stitch is often very painful. Especially in summer, the insects are on the move and suck blood from their victims. In the article we explain how to recognize a horsefly wrench and how to treat it correctly.
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Stuttgart – They look like harmless flies, but their stings are very painful: braking. The blood-sucking insects are particularly active in summer, often in humid and warm weather. Brakes are mostly found in meadows or bodies of water, as well as near farm animals such as horses. The smell of human sweat particularly attracts the insects. The female horseflies are mainly after blood – the males feed on nectar.
This is how you can recognize a horsefly wrench
Anyone who is stung usually notices it immediately, because the stitches are often very uncomfortable. Horseflies particularly like to suck blood on parts of the body that are not hairy, sometimes the insect sticks to the skin and is difficult to shake off. After a sting, it is typical that the affected area hurts. Redness is also common and the area around the puncture site swells. The insect’s bite is often accompanied by severe itching.
It is also noticeable that the area usually bleeds again. This is because the brakes saw open human skin with their mouthparts, so that blood escapes that they can suck up. This also creates the pain that you feel when you bite. Since the insects also inject an anticoagulant secretion under the skin, the wound can continue to bleed even after the bite.
This is how to handle the bite correctly
Even if the puncture site itches, you should definitely not scratch it. Otherwise germs or dirt can easily get into the wound. Instead, you should first clean the area if it is dirty. It is also important not to cool the sting: the bite of a horsefly can be better treated with heat. The insects inject a protein under the skin that breaks down at a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius. To do this, you can, for example, press a teaspoon that has been heated in hot water on the spot. A warm washcloth can also be used.
Home remedies can also help against the pain and itching. If you have an aloe vera at home, you can take gel from its leaf and put it in the refrigerator for about ten minutes. Then it can be spread on the skin and has a cooling and antiseptic effect. Applying coconut oil can also relieve itching and improve wound healing. Half an onion pressed on the spot also lets the pain subside. If you don’t have any of these home remedies available, you can get an ointment to relieve itching from the pharmacy.
You should see a doctor if these symptoms occur
It can generally take up to two weeks for a horsefly bite to heal. If the bite swells particularly large, there may be an allergy. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, chills, and hot flashes. People who experience these signs should see a doctor for an examination.
It is difficult to protect yourself against horsefly stings in general. However, there are a few things that can help. For example, lakes or areas where livestock are, should be avoided on hot days. In addition, clothing with thick fabrics protects: Because brakes cannot sting through them. Insect repellent spray can also help.
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