PENSACOLA, FLa. (WTHR) — Pensacola Beach lifeguards are warning swimmers and beach-goers of sea lice.
The sea lice, which sting you, are also known as sunbather's eruption, WFLA reported. If a person is bitten by sea lice it creates a rash.
Sea lice are most prevalent from March through August, according to WFLA.
According to one swimmer, lifeguards said you can reduce your risk of getting bit if you don't go into the water above the knee.
The Florida Department of Health told WFLA "the surface area of a bathing suit may increase the area where stings can occur," meaning the more your skin is covered the increased risk of a severe reaction.
The FDOH said it is not unusual to see evidence of hundreds or more bites under a person's swimsuit.
If you do come in contact with sea lice, experts say you should wash your swimsuit and dry it under high heat. Anti-itch lotions can held reduce the rash and any itchiness.
