{"id":43228,"date":"2026-09-12T14:47:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T14:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=43228"},"modified":"2026-09-12T14:47:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T14:47:03","slug":"found-an-unfamiliar-bug-at-home-what-to-know-about-earwigs-and-suspected-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=43228","title":{"rendered":"Found an Unfamiliar Bug at Home? What to Know About Earwigs and Suspected Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"359\">Finding an unfamiliar insect near a child can be frightening, but seeing a bug and a skin mark together does not prove the insect caused it. Identifying the insect and evaluating the child\u2019s symptoms should be treated separat&#8230;<strong>Continue Reading<\/strong><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"623\">Earwigs are recognizable by the pincers at the end of their bodies and often hide in dark, damp places. Despite their intimidating appearance, they are generally considered household nuisances rather than a danger to people.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"935\">For a suspected minor bite, the area can be washed with soap and water and swelling may be treated with a wrapped cold pack. Avoid scratching, and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen, fever or dizziness develops, or the affected area is near the eyes, mouth, or throat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1204\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Breathing difficulty, swelling of the mouth or tongue, collapse, or unusual unresponsiveness requires emergency medical help. 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