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  2. Hives - Wikipedia

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    Hives, also known as urticaria, is a kind of skin rash with red and/or flesh-colored, raised, itchy bumps. [1] Hives may burn or sting. [2] The patches of rash may appear on different body parts, [2] with variable duration from minutes to days, and do not leave any long-lasting skin change. [2]

  3. Synoeca septentrionalis - Wikipedia

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    Synoeca septentrionalis is one of five species of wasps in the genus Synoeca. [1] It is a swarm-founding wasp that is also eusocial, [2] exhibiting complicated nest structure and defense mechanisms [3] and a colony cycle including a pre-emergence phase and a post-emergence phase. [4]

  4. Synoeca - Wikipedia

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    Synoeca is a genus of eusocial paper wasps found in the tropical forests of the Americas. Commonly known as warrior wasps or drumming wasps, they are known for their aggressive behavior, a threat display consisting of multiple insects guarding a nest beating their wings [2] in a synchronized fashion, and an extremely painful sting (rating at the highest level of 4 in the Schmidt sting pain index).

  5. It’s a ‘big year for wasps’ in California. Here’s why and how ...

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    Wasp season is typically between March and November but the bugs are especially active now after a mild winter and spring. “This is a really big year for wasps,” said Lynn Kimsey, director of ...

  6. Allergy - Wikipedia

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    With insect stings, a large local reaction may occur in the form of an area of skin redness greater than 10 cm in size that can last one to two days. [31] This reaction may also occur after immunotherapy. [32] The way our body responds to foreign invaders on the molecular level is similar to how our allergens are treated even on the skin.

  7. Arthropod bites and stings - Wikipedia

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    May make red itchy welt; several days. Later bites are less severe. Biting flies: any exposed skin painful and immediate Painful welt, several hours. Bed bugs: appendages, neck, exposed skin usually not Low red itchy welts, usually several together resembling rash, slow to develop and can last weeks. Hair Lice: pubic area or scalp usually not

  8. Insect sting allergy - Wikipedia

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    Insect sting allergy is the term commonly given to the allergic response of an animal in response to the bite or sting of an insect. [1] Typically, insects which generate allergic responses are either stinging insects ( wasps , bees , hornets and ants [ 2 ] ) or biting insects ( mosquitoes , ticks ).

  9. Heat pen - Wikipedia

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    This results in symptom relief, for example itching is avoided. Due to the short application time, the skin is not damaged. Due to the short application time, the skin is not damaged. The positive effect of the heat stick could be confirmed by a study, however employees of the manufacturer are the lead authors and may be biased.