Repel Arthropods Insect Trouble By Vernon G. Vernier, M.D., a.k.a. Insects are part of the phylum Arthropoda, a zoological classification of a large part of the animal kingdom. Arthropoda includes crustaceans, scorpions, ticks, mites, spiders, fleas, centipedes, and all the insects. Insects include cockroaches, lice, bed and other bugs, moths, bees, wasps, hornets, ants, flies, mosquitoes, and fleas. The main arthropod-caused problems are stings, bites, and contact contamination.
Stings are always painful and are dangerous when they cause severe allergic responses.
Cockroaches and flies cause food poisoning by contact-contamination. We will later discuss these in some detail giving their incidence, causation, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Avoid the areas they infest as much as possible. If it is not possible to totally miss these areas, at least hurry through them and don't camp there. Exclude disease vectors and stingers and biters from direct contact by wearing protective clothing such as gaiters and head nets, and using tents with insect netting and sleeping indoors when possible.