From Montes de Soria they have informed visitors and mushroom collectors in Soria about the presence of mite, possibly red, north of the drunk river, in the surroundings of Pinar Grande in the 1.200 m altitude.
Although, a priori, they do not produce serious conditions, they are very annoying so it is necessary to extreme precautions.In the case of young children or dogs they can be quite dangerous so we recommend not traveling this area with them.We pray that they read the following information and try to follow the recommendations that we give them.
Red mite in Soria belongs to the family of thrombiculids, such as tiny spiders, almost imperceptible to the human eye.In some areas they are known as "coloring" by the characteristic red bermellón color.
They are among the vegetation of high mountain areas.Adults and nymphs feed on decomposing plant remains.But the larvae are the causes of the bites.
Where is red mite
They have been detected between low vegetation (heather or ferns) of forested areas above 1200m of altitude of the port of piqueras.From the Póveda to Yangüas, as well as the Valle del Razón, Alto de Cebollera and all Urbion.
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The larvae usually accumulate at the ends of vegetation.And when we are touched with them, they adhere to our clothes or footwear.
The larvae are active from the end of August until mid -November or more, depending on the weather.
Prevent your bite
Avoid traveling those areas during the larvae activity time.Avoid entering vegetation outside the roads, in risk areas.Use proper clothes, preferably light color.We recommend use of long pants (involved inside the socks), long -sleeved garment into the pants and, if possible, polainas.Use insect repellents on clothing.We beg you to advise well on the most efficient and less dangerous for your health and that of your pets.Check the clothes during the walk and at the end of the same.When you return home you must shower and wash your clothes immediately.
Effects of your bite
The larva.
The first symptoms appear from a few hours after the exhibition until a couple of days later;They reach their maximum to the second or third day and can last up to a week.
In humans: Irritation located at the points of the bites, with a dermatitis that causes a lot of itching and general discomfort.
The larvae usually look for areas with the finer skin such as ankles, knees, English, armpits, genitals, back).Also around the waist or underwear seams.
In dogs: mass parasitations can cause different conditions to the digestive and nervous system, generating even an anaphylactic picture that can cause death.
Symptoms: They are usually vomiting, diarrhea, awkwardness of movements and generalized decay.The most common areas where these mites are placed are fingers, English, ears and eyes.
Location: The most common areas where these mites are placed are fingers, English, ears and eyes.
What to do if they bite us
In humans: In principle, it is not a serious condition, but it is extremely upset.We must avoid excessive scratch, to avoid secondary infections.
Treatment: colloidal oat baths and/or ice.Also corticosteroids and/or antihistamines, but always under a medical prescription.Those affected should go as quickly as possible to the health center.
In dogs: we recommend to go to your veterinary center before any indication of red mite bites.It is vital that the appropriate treatment is applied as soon as possible.They usually give good results.
