[6] The active agent in the coelemic fluid is commonly referred to as pederin, although depending on the beetle species it may be one of several similar molecules including pederone and pseudopederin.

[8] Washing the hands and skin with soap and water is strongly recommended, if contact with a rove beetle has occurred.

[11] One study reported best results with a treatment regimen that combined topical steroids with oral antihistamines (first day) and antibiotics.

[12] Research from a group at the University of Hyderabad in 2024 suggest that the use of LED lights at night may be a solution to prevent acid fly attacks[13].

[15] In different parts of the world, different species of rove beetle cause Paederus dermatitis: Paederus dermatitis has also been reported from Nigeria, France, Okinawa, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, India (Perumbavoor, Kerala), Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka and Ethiopia .