Insect bites usually cause mild redness, swelling, pain and itching. Occasionally, stings or bites cause additional symptoms or allergy symptoms.

Additional symptoms of insect bites and stings include:

• Blisters
• Itching
• Pain
• Redness
• Swelling
• Tenderness
• Ulcers
• Warmth

Some bites or stings result in symptoms of bacterial infections, such as:

• Impetigo
• Cellulitis

Symptoms of an allergic reaction may occur in those who are allergic to the insect venom.

Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:

• Difficulty breathing
• Rash in children
• Rash in adults
• Localized swelling
• Rapid breathing rate
• Rapid pulse
• Severe itching
• Wheezing
• Worsening swelling around the bite

For more information:

• Allergic reactions symptoms
• Ant bites symptoms
• Bee stings symptoms
• Chiggers symptoms
• Lice symptoms
• Scabies symptoms
• Scorpion bites symptoms
• Spider bites symptoms
• Tarantula bites symptoms
• Tick bite symptoms