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BEDBUG SIGNS

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A BED BUG BITE

The most telltale sign of a bed bug problem isn't the bed bug's bite. 
"Bites on the skin are a poor indicator of a bed bug infestation. Bed bug bites can look like bites from other insects (such as mosquitoes or chiggers), rashes (such as eczema or fungal infections) or even hives. Some people do not react to bed bug bites at all."

The percentage of people who do not react to bed bug bites is commonly stated as 70%, but a lengthy discussion as to why this is wrong rages on. The new evidence implies that "repeated exposure" to bed bug bites is the key to whether or not you react to the anesthetic in the bed bug's saliva. In other words, if you have bed bug bites, treatment requires more than just stopping the itching. You have to get rid of the infestation as well.

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SINGS OF BEDBUG BITES AROUND PLYMOUTH

LOOK FOR THESE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A BED BUG BITE:

  • Raised, red welts

  • Burning and itching

  • Bed bug bite rash across localized area

  • Straight lines of multiple bites

  • can cause itchyred bumps on the skin 

  • usually occur on exposed areas such as the face, neck, hands or arms 

  • often occur in lines across the skin 

  • may cause a rash or fluid-filled blisters in more severe cases 

  • can become infected with bacteria if scratched – signs of infection include pain, increasing redness and swelling 

  • The bites usually fade in a few days. If they're very itchy, you can buy a mild steroid cream (such as hydrocortisone) or antihistamine tablets to relieve the itch.

  • See your GP if you develop signs of a skin infection (pain, redness and swelling). You may need antibiotics.

Check out these pictures of bed bug bites the characteristic wheals (temporary raised, red, itchy welts) and clusters associated with the aftermath of a feeding.

REACTIONS TO BITES

When people are bitten, they often do not notice at first. It’s a

possibility that one reason could be that these blood sucking

insects feed late in the night, before the breaking of dawn.

Humans are often in a deep REM sleep during that time. Upon

arising, individuals can find bite marks; however it can take up to

ten days for adverse or allergic reactions to develop.


No two people react to bites in the same way, although some reactions are similar. Because of the saliva that they leave behind, the first reaction is usually severe itching and irritation. This is often followed by a raised appearance on the contacted area. Some people, however, react by having welts and hives all over the body. Still others will have small, pinkish bumps that are concentrated in one area.

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