Yes, yes… bug season has officially begun!

With the arrival of warm weather, insects are more present, and some bites or stings can cause discomfort. Here is an overview of the most common ones and general recommendations.

Mosquito
How to recognize: small red, itchy bump.
Recommendations:

• Clean the area with soap and water
• Apply anti-itch cream or a cold compress
• Avoid scratching

Tick
How to recognize: tick attached to the skin, often painless.
Recommendations:

• Remove promptly with fine-tipped tweezers
• Disinfect the area
• Monitor for redness or symptoms in the following weeks

Spider
How to recognize: localized redness, sometimes painful.
Recommendations:

• Clean the bite
• Apply cold
• Consult a healthcare professional if pain or swelling increases

Deer Fly
How to recognize: painful bite, sometimes with bleeding.
Recommendations:

• Clean thoroughly
• Apply cold to reduce pain and swelling

Bed Bug
How to recognize: bites grouped together or in a line, often noticed after sleeping.
Recommendations:

• Avoid scratching
• Wash bedding and clothing in hot water
• Contact pest control professionals if necessary

Bee
How to recognize: immediate sharp pain, swelling, sometimes a visible stinger.
Recommendations:

• Remove the stinger quickly
• Apply cold
• Watch for allergic reactions and seek medical attention if severe symptoms occur

Prevention Tips

• Use insect repellent
• Wear long clothing when in nature
• Check your skin after outdoor activities

For reliable and detailed information, visit:
🔗 Government of Canada – Preventing insect bites
🔗 CIUSSS – Insect bites and stings     Only in french