Carry the auto-injector with you at all times to reverse the reaction immediately following a bite or sting.

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: scarce and scarcely. Improve your English with Collins.Avoid using high-pitched squealing or similar noises in an attempt to let your puppy know they have hurt you – this tends to excite puppies which can often encourage more biting. Most of us are familiar with the tell-tale buzz of the mosquito and well aware of the look of these pesky vampiric pests. Unfortunately, we do get them in the UK and our increasingly warm summers are leading to a surge in numbers. Mosquitos feed on human blood and furthermore, they can also carry malaria, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis and many more extremely serious diseases.

Our new online dictionaries for schools provide a safe and appropriate environment for children. And best of all it's ad free, so sign up now and start using at home or in the classroom. Wasp sting venom is more alkaline and the remedy is neutralising the sting with vinegar to reduce the pain. Ant bites and stings are generally harmless, although you’ll probably feel a nip and a pale pink mark may develop on your skin. Sometimes the bitten area may be painful, itchy and swollen. SpidersThis guide gives you a general overview as to what might have got you and suggestions as to the best way to treat the bites and stings to make them more bearable and less of an ordeal. What Are Your First Steps? You may also want to consider applying a thin paste of baking soda and water to the sting to calm the itching.