Tips and self care advice 

To help prevent future insect bites, you can share the following:

• Keep skin covered with long-sleeves, trousers and socks. Brightly coloured/flowery clothing can attract insects
• Avoid walking barefoot or in open-toed shoes
• Avoid strongly scented perfumes, soaps, shampoos and deodorants
• Avoid areas where there is a greater chance of being bitten or stung
• Keep insecticides approved for use on stinging insects readily available – stinging insects are not affected by insect repellents.¹