Are you wondering how to determine a bed bug bite? Do you know what to look for? Bed bugs aren’t an easy pest to identify. If you think that you may have a bed bug problem, it is essential that you find out as soon as possible.
Bed bugs are becoming an increasingly large issue across North America. As the infestation spreads, so will the chances of encountering one of these pests. If you have encountered a bed bug and have started to notice small red bumps on your skin, then you may well be developing a bed bug bite. However, it is not always easy to identify a bed bug bite from other types of skin conditions and infections. Here we look at the key features that indicate whether or not you can identify a bed bug bite for what it is. The challenge comes when determining whether or not you have a bed bug problem, especially if you do not see the bugs. Unlike other pests, like roaches and ants, bed bugs are experts in staying out of sight. Even though they prefer to stay hidden, it is possible to determine if you or someone you know has been bitten by a bed bug infestation. But, an experienced pest control company is still recommended to make a definite identification.
How To Determine Bed Bug Bites
How to Determine a Bed Bug Bite
There are many different types of bites and insect bites can be difficult to diagnose. One way to identify a bed bug bite is by looking for the following signs:
-Bites that appear in rows or groups, particularly on exposed areas of skin like arms, legs and neck
-Bites that are clustered in one area (i.e., if you were bitten on your back and all of the bites are in a single row down your spine)
-Bites that form a line or pattern which may indicate that bed bugs were climbing up or down the body when they bit you (bed bugs typically bite along the seams of clothing)
There are a few telltale signs of bed bugs, but the best way to know for sure is to look for their tiny little exoskeletons. The most obvious sign of a bed bug infestation is the presence of very small, oval-shaped brownish red bugs that are about 1/4 of an inch long. You may find them in your mattress or box spring, or you may see them on your sheets or pillowcases.
If that doesn’t work for you, though, here’s how to determine a bed bug bite:
1) Look at your skin—are there any new marks on it? If so, are they small and round? These could be bed bug bites!
2) Do you have any rashes on your skin? Rashes can indicate an allergic reaction to a chemical or even an insect bite. If there are rashes on your skin and they’re small and round like those from a bed bug bite then you might have been bitten by a bed bug!
List of How To Determine Bed Bug Bites
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