‘Bad Bugs’-- Rove Beetles “害虫”—隐翅虫

广东疾控 · 公众号 · 养生 · 2017-06-14 22:17

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The body fluids in the rove beetle are a poisonous animal contact toxin. Contact with the beetle can cause a severe skin reaction.

隐翅虫的体液属于有毒动物接触毒素，接触它会引起严重的皮肤反应。

Where are rove beetles found?

隐翅虫在哪里？

It usually lives near drainage lines and watercourses. During heavy rains or floods, the beetle may migrate to drier areas. During the daytime, rove beetles can be seen crawling around on the ground, with their wings hidden, and can resemble ants. Adult rove beetles are predators of other insects and at night are frequently encountered around light sources.

隐翅虫通常栖息在排水线路和河道附近。在大雨或洪水期间，它可能会迁移到干燥区域。白天，可以看到隐翅虫在地面上爬行，它们的翅膀隐藏着，像蚂蚁。成年隐翅虫会捕食其他昆虫，在夜里会经常出现在光源附近。

How can I protect myself from the effects of rove beetles?

如何保护自己免受隐翅虫影响？

Avoid touching rove beetles.

避免接触隐翅虫。

Blow or wash beetles off your skin.

将虫子从您的皮肤上吹走或用水洗掉。

Wear long-sleeved and long-legged clothing to minimize exposed skin.

穿长袖衣裤以减少暴露皮肤。

Keep insect screens closed to keep the beetles out of bedding.

保持纱窗关闭以隔绝虫子。

Have bottles of soapy water handy for first aid when going out to the place where may have beetles.

当要前往可能有隐翅虫的地方时，随身带一瓶肥皂水以便用作急救。

If a rove beetle is accidentally crushed against the skin, immediately wash the affected area with soap and water. The toxin slowly penetrates the skin. Washing shortly after exposure will remove much of the toxin before it has time to harm the skin.

如果意外地在皮肤上拍碎了隐翅虫，马上用肥皂和清水冲洗患处。隐翅虫的毒素会慢慢渗入皮肤，暴露后尽快冲洗能在对皮肤产生伤害前除掉大部分毒素。

First aid

急救

If exposed to rove beetle toxin, wash affected area immediately with soapy water, and then use cold compresses, antihistamines, or apply aloe vera to alleviate the symptoms on exposed areas.

一旦接触到隐翅虫毒素，马上用肥皂水冲洗患处，然后用冷敷、抗组胺剂或用芦荟来缓解暴露部位的症状。