Question 1

can anyone tell me what chemical is used to treat bed bugs?

Accepted Answer

It requires a lot: More than a chemical. Declutter entire 
bedroom ; other effected rooms.  Check site:  http://treatmentforbedbugs.Com/  put all junk in tightly sealed plastic ; dispose of it. Wash clothing, linens, towels in hot water. Dry on highest heat - then repeat.  Place clean items in a sealed bag to prevent re-infestation. Steam clean what can't go in drier.  Vacuum everything using a disposable bag. Seal.

Question 2

how can you tell if you were bit by a bed bug?

Accepted Answer

Bed bugs: May have no sx's/signs except for 2 small skin puncture points. A reaction may show from 1 hr to several days later. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w clear center. If hypersensitive blisters may occur. Telltale sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – doesn't always occur. Bites are in areas exposed while sleeping-arms, shoulders, neck ; legs.

Question 3

please tell me how long it takes for to know if you have a bed bug problem?

Accepted Answer

Variable.: It could take up to 14 days for bed bug bites to become apparent.  Since a female can lay 400 eggs or more, by the time an infestation is apparent, you may already have hundreds of eggs or more waiting to hatch.

Question 4

how can i tell if what i have are bed bug bites?

Accepted Answer

Find the bed bug: You can't be certain until you can trace the source of the bugs. This may include the headboard, mattress, box spring.  Look for the brownish fecal deposit on the sheets especially in hotels.

Question 5

can you tell me is it bed bugs or allergy?

Accepted Answer

Bed bug bites may: Have no sx's/signs except for 2 small skin puncture points.  A reaction may show from an hr to several days later. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w clear center. If hypersensite blisters may occur. A telltale sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – but doesn't always occur. Bites are in areas exposed while sleeping-arms, shoulders, neck ; legs. See dr if uncertain.

Question 6

can you tell me how bed bug bites look like?

Accepted Answer

Bed bug bites may: have no sx's/signs except for 2 small skin puncture points. A reaction may show from an hr to several days later. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w clear center. If hypersensitive blisters may occur. Telltale sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – doesn't always occur. Bites are in areas exposed while sleeping-arms, shoulders, neck &amp; legs.

Question 7

how to tell if it's bed bugs or lichen planus?

Accepted Answer

Let's see..: A good pest control company can tell if you do have bed bugs in your home.  If there are no bed bugs in your home then the cause may or may not be lichen planus.  A dentist or specialist like a periodontist or oral surgeon can help to determine if you have lichen planus, if the lesions are in your mouth.  Good luck with this....

Question 8

how to tell if i have bed bugs or just an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

See an allergist: Bed bug bites tend to occur in a row and have a different look from an allergic reaction, you need to be evaluated by your physician or an allergist.

Question 9

bed bug bite or pimple, how can i tell?

Accepted Answer

Bed bug bites may: Cause no sx's/signs in some except for 2 small points where skin was punctured by bedbug. When there's a reaction, it may show from an hour to several days after bite. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w  clear center. In cases of hypersensitivity blisters may develop. A telltale  sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – but that doesn't always occur. Bites are usually.

Question 10

how do i tell the difference between bed bug bites and spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Insect bites: Bed bug bites will be multiple and all over your body whereas a spider bite is usually a single bite with a much larger initial puncture site and significant redness and swelling above and beyond a bed bug bite.

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