" Fleas of the duck ", react: FAST!!

The flea of the duck is in fact a small larva (called cercaires), which sticks to the skin of the swimmer (the fascinating for a duck) until it comes out of the water. The action of the sun and the drying of the skin oblige him to penetrate under the skin of the swimmer (baby doll) to survive. Follows from itches which can last 1 in 2 weeks, it is the dermatitis of the swimmer (baby doll). Cercaires puts itself under cover by waiting for better days in a snail of mud. Like warm waters (> 20 °C), little deep and rich in vegetations. The irritation owed to " the flea chip of the duck " is bégnine but some precautions are imperative to avoid the secondary infections.

Take a shower at once after every bathing and rub it to eliminate the parasites not having penetrated under the skin yet. If there is no shower near, to rub itself energetically with the bath towel. Avoid bathing near vegetables (seaweeds and water plants) and " avoid little deep waters. If settle down, use an antiseptic soap and a cream anti-itches. For that purpose, ask advice from your pharmacist.

Each can contribute to restore the balance of the lake by a simple gesture : DO NOT GIVE A FOOD TO DUCKS..