The Iberian Peninsula is seeing how one of the insect pests is spreading throughout its territory most dangerous of the moment: the black fly. The small animal, which does not exceed six millimeters in length, is capable of causing reactions in human organisms and painful wounds that take weeks to disappear.
They have talked about the spread of the black fly in This is lifewhere Sandra Barneda has confessed that last year she suffered a bite –not a sting- from one of these specimens. When he saw the wounds, he thought it was a spider bite, but since the symptoms persisted, he ended up going to a health center where they found the person responsible for the injuries.
Despite the fact that the topical antibiotic treatment that he had to administer for several weeks improved his prognosis, some scars from that moment. And, taking advantage of his experience in the matter, has recommended that all those who are affected by the black fly go to a medical center.
The black fly found the presenter in Madrid. Despite the fact that these insects are usually more typical of the banks of rivers and mountainous areas, the increase in temperatures and drought have led them to end up reaching the cities. In fact, the The capital of Spain has applied larvicidal treatments and clearing of the vegetation to try to prevent its spread.
How to prevent bites?
Applying the wise Spanish proverb, prevention is better than cure. For this reason, specialists recommend using repellents in order to prevent the arrival of the fly. Nevertheless, If the bite occurs, it is advisable to clean the wound with antiseptic and use cold and painkillers, in addition to avoiding scratching.
