Picaduras.es

A guide to bites and stings

Picaduras.es is a Spanish-language information website about bites from insects and other animals. It explains how to identify the cause based on a skin reaction, what first aid to use, and when a bite calls for emergency care. The site presents itself as a practical guide for people who have been bitten or want to know what to do.

Topics covered

• House spiders, black widows, and other dangerous spiders
• Lice and flea bites
• Flying insects, including black flies, wasps, and tiger mosquitoes
• Ticks and West Nile virus
• Marine stings, including weever fish stings
• Allergies and allergic reactions to bites
• Local and systemic symptoms
• Natural and home remedies
• Recommended products to help prevent bites

How the guide is organized

The site distinguishes among venomous insects, such as wasps, bees, and ants; blood-feeding flying insects, such as mosquitoes and flies; and parasitic insects, such as fleas, lice, and bedbugs. It describes typical signs of each type of bite, explains what not to do after a bite, and outlines when to call emergency services. It also lists products such as repellents, mosquito patches, bug zappers, and tick tweezers, with reference prices in euros.