Even if you don’t live in a part of the country that’s currently dealing with an infestation, you still need to know the difference between flea and bed bug bites. Unfortunately for anyone who has dealt with fleas or bed bugs, these two pests carry diseases that can cause itchy bumps or result in painful rashes. In fact, according to Entomology Today, there are at least six insect-transmitted diseases (known as arthropod-borne diseases) that can be spread through bites and/or through contact with infected animals. So yes, it is important to know what a flea bite and what a bed bug bite are! As a pest control company serving the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, we frequently get calls on fleas and bites in the area. One problem is that most of these customers already have an exterminator that is treating their home for fleas. While many people are familiar with the different types of flea infestation in dogs and cats, few are aware of the difference between a flea bite vs a bed bug bite. Bed bugs and fleas have a simple but important difference, which makes them easy to tell apart. It isn’t always easy to tell the difference between a flea bite and a bed bug bite. They feel similar, look similar and both can cause people to scratch and itch. Yet, there is an important difference between them that you may want to know.

Difference Between Flea And Bed Bug Bites

Introduction

Do you have a clue what’s causing the red, itchy bumps on your skin? It might be hard to tell if those welts are from bed bugs or fleas, but knowing the differences is important for determining how to treat them. One of the biggest ways bed bug and flea bites differ is that bed bugs typically bite exposed skin, like on your arms and hands, while fleas will bite any part of your body they can reach. Another major difference is that bites from a young bed bug (called a nymph) will show up as little red bumps in a zigzag or row pattern. In this article, we’ll go over all the differences between these two biting pests, so you can figure out which one you’re dealing with and take steps to eliminate them.

A bed bug bite will look raised and is often red, swollen, and painful at the site.

• Bedbug bites will look raised and is often red, swollen, and painful at the site.
• Flea bites are flat, white or brownish spots that can be mistaken for a mosquito bite. After a few days, they turn into scabs that fall off leaving behind reddish-brown spots that may itch for a few more days.

Bed bug bites can occur on any exposed part of the body, with the face, neck, arms, and hands being the most common sites.

Bed bug bites can occur on any exposed part of the body, with the face, neck, arms, and hands being the most common sites. Bed bugs are not picky about where they bite you. They’ll feed wherever they land. They may even prefer spots that are less likely to be scratched afterwards (like a hand rather than a knee).

Bed bugs don’t have much of a preference for what type of skin they bite either—they’ll take any opportunity to feed! If you’re going to be traveling anywhere outside of your home country (or even inside your own), pay special attention to areas that might be more vulnerable to bites: the ankles and sleeves of clothing tend to be common targets for bedbug bites because these areas are usually exposed when we’re sleeping or sitting still for long periods of time

Bed bugs have a tendency to bite people in a row or in a zigzag pattern.

Another common pattern of bites can be identified by the zig-zag pattern they create. Bed bugs often bite in a row, forming a straight line of bites.

In addition to the bed bug’s tendency to bite in a row or zigzag, some people have reported that they have been bitten in a circular pattern. This most likely occurs when someone rolls over while sleeping and comes into contact with multiple bed bug locations at once.

Lastly, some people report having been bitten randomly by individual bed bugs throughout the night (or day). This type of attack would indicate that there may be more than one infestation present in your home or building and suggests that you should consider hiring professional help if you want to get rid of them as soon as possible!

Bed bug bites can take as long as 14 days to develop in some people so it is important to remember this when determining if your bites are from bed bugs.

Bed bug bites can take as long as 14 days to develop in some people so it is important to remember this when determining if your bites are from bed bugs. If you have just one or two small bite marks, then you may be able to rule out bed bugs. However, if your bites are more numerous and appear in a linear pattern on the skin that could be indicative of an invasion by these pests.

Bed bug bites can look different than flea bites but they both share similarities such that it can be difficult for someone who has never seen either type of bite before to tell them apart. The marks left behind by both insects are similar in appearance: they’re red (or black) bumps on the skin that itch like crazy! However, unlike flea bites which tend to appear around ankles and legs where there’s lots of fur or hair (the insect’s preferred meal), bed bug wounds tend show up closer together with no fur or hair nearby at all.”

Bed bug bites look different than flea bites

Bed bug bites look different than flea bites. They are usually found in clusters, especially on the ankles and legs. Flea bites can also be found on the back of your neck or behind your knees. These bites are red and itchy, but they aren’t as noticeable because they’re small and not grouped together like bed bug bites.

Conclusion

We hope we’ve helped you identify whether your bites are from fleas or bed bugs. It is important to know the difference between a bed bug bite and a flea bite so you can take action and get rid of whatever pest is biting you. If you have an infestation, we recommend contacting a professional pest control company as soon as possible for help.