Ireland's warm summer may have led to an increase in biting insects, such as mosquitoes, midges, and horseflies, as well as stinging insects like bees and wasps. To avoid bites and stings, cover up, especially when outdoors, keep food and drink covered, and remain vigilant when eating and drinking. The warm and sunny days have prompted more people to leave doors and windows open, further attracting insects indoors. This increased interaction between humans and insects has resulted in a higher number of bites and stings [1].To mitigate the risk of insect bites and stings, it is essential to adopt preventive measures. The general symptoms of bites and stings are pain, swelling, and itchiness.

Source: The Irish Times August 09, 2025 06:05 UTC