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Bites and stings
Bites and stings
If you or a whānau member has been bitten or stung, the injury can be serious. It’s important to know what to do.
Animal
bites
All bites that break the skin are a cause for concern. Even minor scratches and scrapes should be taken seriously. Find out how to treat an animal bite, and how to report an attack.
Bee and wasp
stings
Bee and wasp stings can be very painful, and can cause a dangerous allergic reaction. Find out how to avoid getting stung, and how to treat stings.
Jellyfish
stings
There are many different types of jellyfish in Aotearoa New Zealand. Most jellyfish stings are not serious. If treated straight away you are not likely to develop major symptoms.
Sandflies
Sandflies are common insects in Aotearoa New Zealand. While the ones we get are a nuisance they are not a public health risk. The kinds that bite do not carry infectious diseases.
Spiders
Only some spiders are able to bite humans. There are 3 species of spider to avoid — the katipō, the redback and the whitetailed spider.
Ticks
Ticks are parasites that need blood to survive and reproduce. They feed off a range of hosts including mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians. They may pose public health and biosecurity risks. This is because they can carry and spread human and animal diseases.