Tomcat also called Beetle or the name of the area Ants Kayap or Charlie in Indonesia, are the major groups of animals segmented (arthropods) are included in the large family Beetles (Staphylinidae), primarily distinguished by the short length of the protective cover wing ("sheathed wing") who leaves more than half of their abdomen open. With more than 46,000 species in the thousands of generations, this group is the second largest family of beetles after Curculionidae (beetle actually). These insects belong to a group of ancient insects, the insects tomcat known fossils from the Triassic Age or destruction of life on Earth about 200 million years ago.
Tomcat does not bite or sting. Tomcat will automatically discharge when in contact with human skin directly. Gravity, Tomcat will discharge this poison on items such as clothing, towels, or other objects. At certain insect species, there is a fluid that allegedly 12 times more powerful than cobra venom. Haemolymph or toxin fluid is referred to as 'aederin' (C24H43O9N). If it has been exposed to dermatitis, immediately clean sheets, handkerchiefs, towels, clothes or objects that allegedly poisoned tomcat. Contact with these beetles when lying down or sleeping, destroy the body or brushing with dirty fingers will cause conjunctivitis and severe skin diseases that are recognized as 'dermatitis linearis', 'aederus (rove beetle / Staphylinidae) dermatitis'. If you see the Tomcat perched on hand, do not push or killed as deadly mosquitoes or other small insects. Tomcat should be blown up to go, or taken with caution using a tool or hand covered in plastic and dumped into a safe place. After that washing hands with soap and repeat again. If it can of insect spray it with insecticide and removed without touching it directly. Indeed, this insect is a friend of the farmer as it is a natural predator for leafhoppers, one of the pests that became the main enemy of farmers. Tomcat is a group of agricultural insects, but in the last 3 to 4 years reported any health problems in humans caused by the insect.
How prevention
Close the windows and turn off the lights when not in use because Tomcat like bright places. Do not wear revealing clothes to avoid direct contact with Tomcat. Mosquito netting should be given a window so that Tomcat can not enter. Be careful if you have small children who like to play near the plants and get rid of these plants in the house when the conditions are not maintained as it could potentially become a hotbed Tomcat.
How treatment
If the skin is exposed to toxins Insect Tomcat immediately wash the affected skin with soap, should not be given toothpaste, eucalyptus oil, balm, bee oil and powder as it will only worsen the situation. Tomcat toxin affected skin will be red inflamed herpes similar but not the same. Treatment using the ointment and antibiotics. Usually hydrocortisone 1% or betametasone ointment and antibiotics neomycin sulfate three times daily or acyclovir ointment 5%. Inflammation can also be relieved by compressing the skin is exposed to toxins with cold water.