In this article you will find out how to distinguish a bed bug bite from something else, such as a mosquito bite. Also the best thing to do if you do find that you have been bitten in the night. This includes what you should do to get rid of an infestation, if you don't want to use pest control professionals (which is the best way to deal with an infestation).
Identifying Bed Bug Bites
It is actually quite tricky to identify bites made by bed bugs rather than anything else, such as a mosquito. They look very similar so it's a good idea to either look on the internet for examples of bites made by bedbugs as opposed to mosquitoes, or else ask somebody who is knowledgeable.
However there are a couple of things that you can look for. One is that you have lots of bites all over you, as mosquitoes don't tend to do that. They also do not tend to give you three bites close together, so these will both be indications that you have a bed bug infestation.
Another main difference between bites by bedbugs and ones made by mosquitoes is when and for what length of time they are itchy. With a mosquito bite it tends to be itchy straight away but not last very long. With a bed bug bite though you don't tend to notice it straight away but it will remain itchy for a long time.
How to Treat Bed Bug Bites
The reason that you won't necessarily notice a bed bugs bite straight away is that when they bite you a numbing agent is injected at the same time. It takes a little while for it to wear off so it could be late morning until you actually notice that you have been bitten.
At that point one of the first things to do is put the bite under running water, which will reduce the itchiness for the time being and will also make sure that you clean any dirt out of the wound. Although bedbugs do not carry any diseases themselves, with the open wound that you have, you could easily pick something else up.
After that it's a good idea to put some soothing lotion on to it. So that could be something like calamine lotion, which should help with the itchiness. If you are having a very bad reaction then you should take some antihistamine and if it's very severe go to the doctor. Some people are allergic so you should seek medical attention as soon as possible if you have a bad reaction.
Getting Rid of Bed Bugs
The only way that you are going to avoid getting bitten in the future though, which should be the goal of course, is by getting rid of the bedbugs in your room. That is something that you can get pest control experts in for the fastest results, or it's also possible to do it yourself if you would prefer to do that.
Bedbugs are excellent hiders so the only way that you are going to get them all is by cleaning your room with a very thorough regime. The aim is to squash them all with a cloth, and the way you do that is by getting to all of the very tiny gaps you have all around your room.
It's not going to be enough to focus on the bed as they can hide literally just about anywhere. However, the bed is going to require special attention. The mattress, for example, should be steam cleaned if possible. And before cleaning the bed frame you should take it apart so that you don't miss any crack in the joints.
You're also bound to come across some little spaces which you simply can't clean with a cloth. Instead of just ignoring those though, as they are likely hiding places for bedbugs, instead you should sprinkle some Diatomaceous Earth in there. That's an insecticide powder which should kill any in there.
Identifying Bed Bug Bites
It is actually quite tricky to identify bites made by bed bugs rather than anything else, such as a mosquito. They look very similar so it's a good idea to either look on the internet for examples of bites made by bedbugs as opposed to mosquitoes, or else ask somebody who is knowledgeable.
However there are a couple of things that you can look for. One is that you have lots of bites all over you, as mosquitoes don't tend to do that. They also do not tend to give you three bites close together, so these will both be indications that you have a bed bug infestation.
Another main difference between bites by bedbugs and ones made by mosquitoes is when and for what length of time they are itchy. With a mosquito bite it tends to be itchy straight away but not last very long. With a bed bug bite though you don't tend to notice it straight away but it will remain itchy for a long time.
How to Treat Bed Bug Bites
The reason that you won't necessarily notice a bed bugs bite straight away is that when they bite you a numbing agent is injected at the same time. It takes a little while for it to wear off so it could be late morning until you actually notice that you have been bitten.
At that point one of the first things to do is put the bite under running water, which will reduce the itchiness for the time being and will also make sure that you clean any dirt out of the wound. Although bedbugs do not carry any diseases themselves, with the open wound that you have, you could easily pick something else up.
After that it's a good idea to put some soothing lotion on to it. So that could be something like calamine lotion, which should help with the itchiness. If you are having a very bad reaction then you should take some antihistamine and if it's very severe go to the doctor. Some people are allergic so you should seek medical attention as soon as possible if you have a bad reaction.
Getting Rid of Bed Bugs
The only way that you are going to avoid getting bitten in the future though, which should be the goal of course, is by getting rid of the bedbugs in your room. That is something that you can get pest control experts in for the fastest results, or it's also possible to do it yourself if you would prefer to do that.
Bedbugs are excellent hiders so the only way that you are going to get them all is by cleaning your room with a very thorough regime. The aim is to squash them all with a cloth, and the way you do that is by getting to all of the very tiny gaps you have all around your room.
It's not going to be enough to focus on the bed as they can hide literally just about anywhere. However, the bed is going to require special attention. The mattress, for example, should be steam cleaned if possible. And before cleaning the bed frame you should take it apart so that you don't miss any crack in the joints.
You're also bound to come across some little spaces which you simply can't clean with a cloth. Instead of just ignoring those though, as they are likely hiding places for bedbugs, instead you should sprinkle some Diatomaceous Earth in there. That's an insecticide powder which should kill any in there.
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