Kenyans itching to get rid of beetle Annoying bug's numbers soar with wet weather

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: February 1, 1998 | Copyright information

A washerwoman hides her mottled face, a band leader nurses an ugly patch of blisters on his neck, and a small boy scratches his cheek raw.

The "Nairobi fly" got 'em.

The lurid orange-and-black beetle has captivated Kenyans. It's making appearances on TV and in newspapers. Victims compare wounds and remedies. Others rehearse techniques for blowing the bug off their arms. It doesn't sting or bite, but when its ant-like body is crushed, potent toxins spill onto the skin, causing i...

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