Jane
I had a case a couple of years ago where the workers were conviced that the
problem was "carboard fleas". The effect on the skin appeared just like
insect bites. However, investigation revealed that the problem was due to
abrasion as a result of making up cardboard boxes. On posting this to a
forum I had a response from an occupational physician who had done some work
in a chocolate factory where there was a problem with "chocolate moths"!
So first identify the insects! This should not be too difficult. Try using
fly papers or some sort of trap. Your local EHO may be able to provide some
help here.
Once you know if the problem really is insect bites (and hopefully what
species of insect), then you can start to look at the available methods to
deal with these. Of course it may be nothing of the sort, so keep an open
mind until your investigation shows the real cause of the problem. If
necessary you may need to get a dermatologist to identify the skin problem.
If you need more help once you know what you are dealing with, just get in
touch.
Regards
Chris
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