what are the symptoms of bed bugs?

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What are some of the more strange symptoms of bug bites?

Answer 1

The symptoms of Bed bugs include:: Blister rash, Itching.

Answer 2

Bed bug bites: may have no sx's/signs initially 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.

Answer 3

Typically not: Because bed bugs are visible, they are usually spread from one form of furniture or household item to another. People not locating their hiding place is the main issue. They could be in something someone is carrying, though.

Answer 4

No: Bedbugs are nocturnal and only come out to feed in the dark. They hide in mattresses, box springs, around picture frames and underneath floorboards or floor trim. They can accidentally stow away in suitcases if these are left open in the dark during travel. It is advisable to zip suitcases after use when traveling. Each bed bug feeds for 5 minutes in the dark and often bites 3 times in a line.

Answer 5

Professional: Any human bed bug infestation should be managed by an experienced pest control professional. Improper treatment can result in the development of resistance to pesticides, making it more difficult to eradicate the insects.

Answer 6

PPlease call: Please call your pest company.

Answer 7

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 bag ; dispose. Next, use a steam cleaner.

Answer 8

No need to treat : Bed bugs are a global problem. These pests hitch-hikie from place to place in luggage, etc. The bed bugs don't have a way to be transported from co-worker's house to your cubicle. When traveling check your hotel for small insects the size of an apple seed in the crevices of bedding, baseboards, etc. Keep your luggage off the floor to avoid brining them home. Heat is best way to kill them.

Answer 9

Bed bugs: Physiological effects aside, a person can become overly sensitive and even obsessed with cleansing and checking.

Answer 10

Not positive.: There was an infestation of spiders (venomous) at a complex i previously lived at. I was afraid to sleep in my own bed. I felt the need to be vigilant in case any of the spiders were around - this made for poor sleep. It also made me feel powerless because i knew that even if i didn't see them, they were around & it seemed impossible to control the problem. I think the same would go for bed bugs.

Answer 11

See below: Most insect which draw a blood meal though a bite will cause a local reaction with redness, swelling, warmth and itch. It is often impossible to tell these apart, but bedbugs will often leave a straight line or repeat bites whereas other bugs like mosquitos, fleas, etc. May look scattered.

Answer 12

Bed bugs: I agree w dr. Bouvier. Since the bed bug bites may or may not be distinctive, i added some additional info. Here are some tell tale signs that your bites are being caused by bedbugs. First you may notice blood smears on your bedding (yes this is your blood). Remember that the blood smears usually turn black over time. Second you may see amber colored “shells” which occurs when the bed bug sheds.

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