[Polycarp]

I recently referred a patient of mine to a plastic surgeon for a BRS bite on the back of her calf. Fortunately this one will heal. My mentor treated one that the ER and family doc misdiagnosed as simple cellulitis. Lost half his leg.

One final note:

I have a patient with a history of severe acute liver failure.

He set off a bug bomb but returned home too soon.

He inhaled enough insecticide to cause severe liver damage.

And most insecticides are ineffective against spiders unless they get direct and heavy contact.

[Paradox]

And most insecticides are ineffective against spiders unless they get direct and heavy contact.

This is true, since spiders are not "insects". They are arachnids, more related to crabs than insects. Make sure what you buy is effective against spiders.

[Calvin Locke]

Some insecticides are processed through the liver.

I recall a WSJ article about a guy that was on an ulcer med (Tagamet?), and sprayed his yard with diazinon. Then, through other yard
work, he came in to prolonged contact with the now-treated yard waste. The Tagamet was also processed
through the liver, and blocked the elimination of the diazinon in his system.

Can't remember the exact details, but he suffered some long term damage.

[FITZ]

He inhaled enough insecticide to cause severe liver damage.

I'm glad you pointed that out ---I won't use insecticides.

[WestCoastGal]

I wonder if there is a natural remedy (herbal etc) in lieu of insectacide for these ugly devils.

Fire ants seem to be the big problem in Texas that I have noticed so far.