18.06.2026 19:51
41-year-old Ali Demir, living in the Alaşehir district of Manisa, was astonished to learn the cause of his days-long ear pain and hearing loss. Upon examination at the hospital, a dead Japanese beetle was discovered in Demir's ear. Removed through an intervention by a specialist doctor, the beetle was identified as the source of the farmer's discomfort.
Ali Demir, a 41-year-old resident of Alaşehir district in Manisa, applied to the hospital due to ear pain and hearing loss that had persisted for days. The examination revealed a dead Japanese beetle in Demir's ear. The insect was removed through an operation performed by a specialist doctor.
Ali Demir, a farmer in Alaşehir, went to a private hospital in Salihli after experiencing increasing ear pain and hearing loss in recent days. During the check-up conducted by Ear Nose Throat Specialist Op. Dr. Mehmet Türkyılmaz, it was determined that there was a dead Japanese beetle in Demir's left ear.
IT ENTERED HIS EAR WHILE WORKING IN THE VINEYARD
Stating that he was greatly shocked by the incident, Ali Demir said he thought something had entered his ear while working in the vineyard.
Demir said, "Over the days, I began to feel hearing loss and pain in my ear. It turned out the cause of my discomfort was a Japanese beetle. The dead insect was removed at the hospital by Ear Nose Throat Specialist Op. Dr. Mehmet Türkyılmaz."
"COMMONLY SEEN IN SUMMER MONTHS"
Ear Nose Throat Specialist Op. Dr. Mehmet Türkyılmaz stated that they frequently encounter cases of insects entering the ear canal, especially during the summer months.
Emphasizing that citizens should not try to intervene with their own means in similar situations, Türkyılmaz said, "If there are complaints such as ear pain, buzzing, hearing loss, or a sensation of movement, one should apply to a healthcare facility without delay. Incorrect interventions can damage the eardrum and ear canal."
It was learned that Ali Demir, who got rid of the insect in his ear through medical intervention, is in good health.