In the middle of summer, the day of insect infestation is coming again. The least welcome of these uninvited guests was the diminutive, notorious cryptoptera. This little guy, commonly known as the "flying ant", has an ordinary appearance, but it can spew a venom as mean as sulfuric acid, leaving innocent passers-by scarred. As the rainy season approaches and their active season is about to begin, are we ready to take precautions?
Don't be fooled by the weak appearance of cryptoptera, it's not a good thing. From June to September, it is the golden season for them to show their talents. During the rainy season, this greedy little creature wriggles in the damp grass and bushes and multiplies. The hotter the weather, the more active they become. Moreover, cryptoptera also has a fatal "light blindness", which often flies blindly to the light like a moth to a fire.
The reason why the cryptoptera is so distorted is all due to the thrilling "sulfuric acid weapon" in the body. Cryptoptera contains a strong acidic liquid with a pH value of only 1-2, which is almost as acidic as concentrated hydrochloric acid! Once contaminated with this poison, the skin will immediately be burned, and symptoms such as edema, erythema, and herpes will appear. What's even more terrifying is that if you accidentally enter your eyes or body, you may lose your eyesight, and your body will also be hot, dizzy, swollen, etc. It is likely that the victim will be left with a permanent scar that will stay with him for the rest of his life.
In the face of this "sulfuric acid force", we must not be careless. There have been countless arbitrary people who have dealt with the Cryptoptera only to fall into the dilemma of devastation. Someone crushed it to death, but there was a rotten hole in the middle of his eyelid; Someone slapped mercilessly with his hands, and as a result, his arms and neck were corroded into ginseng; Some people even "got into trouble" without even seeing the culprit, and the treatment lasted for 1 year. Therefore, to deal with cryptoptera, it is necessary to "leave insects under your hands" and "blow bombs to break".
How can we protect ourselves in the face of these raging "little villains"? First of all, it is necessary to clean frequently and keep the indoor and outdoor environment clean at all times; secondly, screen doors and windows should be installed to prevent these phototactic insects from burrowing into the room; In addition, when you are in the field, you should wear long clothes and trousers, and carry insect repellent with you. If you accidentally get the venom, remember to rinse immediately with water or soapy water and seek medical attention as soon as possible! In addition, when you find a cryptoptera disturbing you, don't just pat it with your hands, but blow hard first, or flick your fingers hard to drive it away. But in any case, don't let it spray you with a "dense fog of sulfuric acid".
In the middle of summer, the sun is shining, but there is a hidden disaster. May we cherish this wonderful season, wisely avoid those raging "little sulfuric acid warriors", and spend a cool and pleasant summer day safely!
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