Huge mosquitoes that are twice the size of normal insects and bite through clothing have invaded some northeastern Peru cities.
The bloodthirsty insects have a wing-span of almost one inch and a vicious bite, leaving behind nasty wounds which can take days to heal. One woman says her bite has swollen to the size of a tea plate.
Meanwhile, health chiefs have announced that they are to start monitoring mosquitoes bites in Pucallpa and Iquitos again to find out if the eradication programme is working. They also warn that more people are reporting tick bites, which can lead to the potentially dangerous Lyme disease.
Local pharmacies say their supplies of bite cream are running out because people are desperate to ease the pain from insect bites.
A spokesperson for Iquitos city hospital, Meiol Neese, said: "I have been bitten on my elbow and the swelling is the size of a tea plate. It spreads half way down towards my wrist and half-way to my shoulder. It doesn't itch but is actually very painful."
The local authorities are advising the population to stay inside and keep doors and windows closed. Health officials also recommend to apply pineapple juice on arms and legs to prevent mosquitos bites.
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