Prevention Tips in Field Normally not aggressive but will bite when disturbed Shake out clothing and shoes at end of work day (items that hang in storage) Wear Gloves ( cloth) Eliminate clutter, long standing piles of wood

Brown Recluse Spider

Brown Recluse - Violin

Black Widow Spider

Range: This species occurs in West Virginia from the eastern panhandle, through the Alleghenies south to Mingo and Mercer Counties. This distribution is likely a result of the mountainous terrain found in these areas. Timber Rattlesnake

Northern Copperhead

First Aid for Brown Recluse Remain calm and collect spider if possible for ID Apply antiseptic and apply ice packs Transport victim to emergency room Key is fast administration of cortisone-type hormones to combat the hemolysis and systemic complications

Range: This species occurs in West Virginia from the eastern panhandle, through the Alleghenies south to Mingo and Mercer Counties. This distribution is likely a result of the mountainous terrain found in these areas. Timber Rattlesnake

Northern Copperhead

Brown Recluse Spider

Brown Recluse Symptoms -2-8 hour awareness/reaction to bite sting followed by intense pain small white blister at bite site surrounded by swollen hours volcano lesion within 24 hours surrounding site

Control of Lyme Disease Use a DEET- based repellent as Permanone Wear light clothes and cover -up Tuck in clothes Inspect Inspect Inspect your clothes

Lyme Disease A characteristic bullseye rash at the bite site Symptoms include: fatigue, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches Unchecked:developed symptoms include inflammation of joints Early detection is critical

First Aid... First Steps… 1. Remove tick with sharp tweezers, close to skin 2. Avoid crushing the tick 3. Save tick for ID/ flush 4. Wash and disinfect area of bite 5. Medical attention

Summary Slide Poison Sumac, Oak

Best Defense is to avoid exposure cover up legs, arms Sumac and Ivy Blocks are on market sensitive/allergy persons require medical attention ( within 1-4 hours)

Heat Heat Heat Heat Cramps: associated with exercise severe cramps in legs and abdomen weak and sweating

Managing Heat Cramps Increase salt intake prevention first ( breaks) Move victim to cool area

Heat Exhaustion Symptoms include pale skin and profuse sweating nausea and/or vomiting Dilation of Pupils Weakness or reduced level of consciousness

Managing Heat Exhaustion Prevention Move victim to cool area loosen clothing Apply Ice packs or cool water to skin Elevate legs above heart provide cool liquids

Heat Stroke Symptoms include Symptoms include high body temperature Reddish tinge to skin Rapid Pulse Nausea and vomiting Weak and dizzy

Managing Heat Stroke Call Doctor immediately or get to an emergency room Reduce body temperature as fast as possible Elevate head Provide with Fluids ( if victim will accept)

Fun in the Sun Sunscreen even if you are not at risk Sunglasses and hat (extended brim) Recommend screening for melanoma

ABCD’s of Melanoma Detection A symmetry B order irregular C olor varies D iameter larger than pencil or eraser

Field Emergencies Sign out procedures Buddy system Car Phone First Aid Kit, extinguisher in vehicle Direct travel to local Emergency Room Hint to Phil- may need tailoring