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Summer is the main hour for meetings of all kinds of unpleasant parasites, mosquitoes to snakes in Cicadas. However, this year, some parts of the United States are home to an unexpected intruder influx: fire ants. In fact, the infestation has so serious that a state has had before quarantine and experts warn that others could follow. Read it to find out if your state is affected and what to mitigate your risk of infestation.

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TheRecord of the southwest era reports that 43 Arkansas counties are now subject to federal quarantine regulations because of thepropagation of fire ants In the state, with four new counties added to the quarantine area of ​​the last week only.

To limit the propagation of the fire ants - both Arkansas, counties outside the quarantine area and other states - the state currently limits the transport of materials, including soil, turf, turf, The stock of nurseries with a floor or shoe, a bullet straw that has been stored in contact with the floor, the ball hay that has been stored in contact with the floor or used moving equipment.

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This is not the only Arkansas that goes in quarantine to limit the spread of these parasites and their painful bites.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in addition to Arkansas, the list of states with areasSubject to federal quarantine It now includes Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, South Carolina and Virginia. The black and red firefighters were probably brought to the United States via the soil serving as a stabilizing material on cargo vessels that embarked ones in South America in 1918 and the 1930s, respectively. Today there isFive times more fire ants By Acre on American soil as there are in South America, according to the disease control and prevention centers (CDC).

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology,shocks Most often leading to itching, a localized swelling that is deduced in an hour and gives a blister filled with pus that can scar.

However, the USDA reports that, in rare cases, the fire shooters can cause anaphylactic shock, a rare allergic reaction that may cause breathing difficulties, unconsciousness or even death.

If you arrive at fire ants, specific stages can help reduce your risk of severe reaction. The CDC recommends brushing ants if you notice them and take antihistamines if you have been bitten.

If you encounter respiratory difficulties, extreme swelling, intense perspiration, nausea, severe thoracic pain or outstanding speech, go to the emergency room immediately.

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