{"id":25465,"date":"2013-03-04T12:04:07","date_gmt":"2013-03-04T02:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=25465"},"modified":"2020-09-25T10:12:44","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T00:12:44","slug":"watch-for-black-flies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2013\/03\/04\/watch-for-black-flies\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch For Black Flies"},"content":{"rendered":"

March 4, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queensland Health warns that the number of black flies can increase following a flood or heavy rain, causing allergic reactions in susceptible people.<\/p>\n

While black flies do not transmit disease, allergic reactions and bacterial skin infections may occur from bites and scratching the bites.<\/p>\n

Black flies (Austrosimulium) are aggressive biters that are found around streams and rivers. <\/p>\n

They breed in running water but once floodwaters recede the number of black flies rapidly decrease.<\/p>\n

Black flies are active only during the day and do not bite at night. <\/p>\n

Their peak activity period tends to occur from sunrise to mid-morning (10:00am) and late afternoon (4:00pm) to sunset.<\/p>\n

Female black flies suck blood like mosquitoes and their bite can itch for several days. <\/p>\n

The anticoagulants they inject into the bite site can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.<\/p>\n

Queensland Health says black fly bites should be managed to prevent secondary skin infections by applying calamine lotion to bite areas to prevent itching.<\/p>\n

If bite areas become inflamed, clean with soap and water at least once daily, apply an antiseptic lotion and keep covered with a dry dressing. <\/p>\n

If skin sores become hot, red, swollen and painful, seek medical attention immediately.<\/p>\n

NB. Queensland Health has issued online advice for areas affected by flooding. It includes tips on how to stay safe and be protected against disease. Visit the Queensland Health website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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