Parents should inspect their children for tick bites at the end of the day. Remember that ticks often prefer skin near the groin, armpits and back of the neck. If a tick is spotted, it should be removed from the skin by gently but firmly grasping the tick with a small forceps or tweezers. If a tick is removed less than 24-hours after attachment, the chance for transmission of Lyme disease is very small. Most of the time, spider bites are simply annoyances requiring only ice and perhaps an anti-itch medication.
Bites are uncommon, and serious reactions from bites are rare.
However, the two most dangerous spiders in the U.S. are the brown recluse spider and the black widow. The best way to avoid spider bites is to avoid warm, dark places like attics, cellars, garages and storage sheds. Children should also try to avoid spider webs, either indoors or outdoors. Seek immediate medical attention if children experience prolonged pain after a spider bite. Bees, Wasps, and Hornets Bee, wasp, hornet and yellow-jacket stings usually cause pain, redness and swelling within two hours of the sting.