How To Tell Bed Bug Bites
In this article you’ll learn how to tell bed bug bites from other kinds of insect bites or rashes. Rubbing alcohol is excellent for help with bed bug bites and other insect bites too.
Bed bug bites can be difficult to spot. The time of day and the presence of bed clothing can make it nearly impossible to spot them at first.
If the unpleasant experience of waking up with irregular red bite marks on your skin has ever happened to you, then you know that it can be hard to deal with. Even if you have never seen a bed bug in your life, you might still find yourself wondering whether those are bed bug bites. What are bed bugs? Are bed bugs common in your area? How do I know for sure if these red bite marks on my skin are from bed bugs and not some other insect?
How To Tell Bed Bug Bites
How to Tell If You Have Bed Bugs
If you are experiencing bites or skin irritation, you should look for signs of bed bug activity. A good way to do this is to inspect your sheets and mattress for black spots, which can be excrement, shed skins or blood from a bed bug bite. To determine if these spots are indeed bed bug excrement or blood, put some rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab and dab it on the stain. If it turns red, then it is probably blood from a bed bug bite; however, if it turns blue-black then it is probably excrement. Another sign of bed bugs is fecal smears on sheets or mattresses. You may also see tiny brownish stains on your sheets that look like scabs or dirt. These are the droppings of the nymphs (or baby bed bugs) who leave their feces behind when they move around on the surface of your bedding. Another sign of bed bugs is their shed skins, which look like tiny pieces of shell casing but are actually the cast-off exoskeletons of adult female bed bugs who have molted while feeding on you (or another host).
In addition to inspecting your sheets and mattress for signs
While bed bugs are not known to be dangerous, they are a nuisance and can cause serious health problems. It is important to know how to tell if you have these bugs in order to get rid of them and keep them out of your home.
The most common way to tell if you have bed bugs is by looking for small red bites on your body as well as stains on your sheets or mattress. The bites are usually clustered together in groups of 3 or 4, but can appear anywhere on the body. They may be itchy or cause bumps that look like welts when they are fresh but they will dry up and turn into red marks within a few hours of being bitten by a bed bug. These marks often resemble those left behind after being bit by mosquitoes or ticks, but unlike these insects’ bites, which typically take several days before swelling up and turning into a rash, bed bug bites tend to develop very quickly after being bitten by a single member of this species (or multiple members).
If someone has been sleeping in an infested bed for some time without getting bitten, then it’s very likely that they’ve been infected with this pest without even knowing it
How To Tell Bed Bug Bites
Bedbugs do not fly, but they can move quickly over floors, walls, and ceilings. Female bedbugs may lay hundreds of eggs, each of which is about the size of a speck of dust, over a lifetime.
Immature bedbugs, called nymphs, shed their skins five times before reaching maturity and require a meal of blood before each shedding. Under favorable conditions the bugs can develop fully in as little as a month and produce three or more generations per year.
Although they are a nuisance, they are not thought to transmit diseases.
Where Bed Bugs Hide
Bedbugs may enter your home undetected through luggage, clothing, used beds and couches, and other items. Their flattened bodies make it possible for them to fit into tiny spaces, about the width of a credit card. Bedbugs do not have nests like ants or bees, but tend to live in groups in hiding places. Their initial hiding places are typically in mattresses, box springs, bed frames, and headboards where they have easy access to people to bite in the night.
Over time, however, they may scatter through the bedroom, moving into any crevice or protected location. They may also spread to nearby rooms or apartments.
Because bedbugs live solely on blood, having them in your home is not a sign of dirtiness. You are as likely to find them in immaculate homes and hotel rooms as in filthy ones.
When Bedbugs Bite
Bedbugs are active mainly at night and usually bite people while they are sleeping. They feed by piercing the skin and withdrawing blood through an elongated beak. The bugs feed from three to 10 minutes to become engorged and then crawl away unnoticed.
Most bedbug bites are painless at first, but later turn into itchy welts. Unlike flea bites that are mainly around the ankles, bedbug bites are on any area of skin exposed while sleeping. Also, the bites do not have a red spot in the center like flea bites do.
People who don’t realize they have a bedbug infestation may attribute the itching and welts to other causes, such as mosquitoes. To confirm bedbug bites, you must find and identify the bugs themselves.
List Of How To Tell Bed Bug Bites
- Removes insect venom, saliva, and other irritants left under the skin using suction
- By removing the irritant, the body stops producing the reaction that is causing you to itch & swell
- Works on: mosquitoes, bees, wasps, biting flies, no-see-ums, chiggers, sea lice & more
- Compact, lightweight, reusable and easy to carry
- Clinically Proven, kid friendly, 100% guarantee
Additional Info :
| Color | Single |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 1 Inches |
| Width | 3 Inches |
| Length | 5 Inches |
| Weight | 0.01984160358 Pounds |
- Helps relieve itching and pain from chiggers (redbugs), ticks, mosquitos, no-see-ums, biting flies, gnats, sand fleas and other bug bites
- Formulated with 10% benzocaine, a topical anesthetic used to help relieve pain and itch associated with bug bites and stings
- Chiggerex is infused with nourishing botanicals like aloe vera, chamomile and peppermint oil, that soothe and calm itchy insect bites
- Our unique medicated ointment goes on smooth and absorbs quickly into skin without leaving any visible residue
- Keep Chiggerex in your medicine cabinet, glove compartment, camping bags and backpacks for pain relief + itch relief from bug bites, bee stings, jellyfish stings and more!
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 3 Inches |
| Width | 2.5 Inches |
| Length | 3 Inches |
| Weight | 0.375 Pounds |
- ✅ CHEMICAL-FREE TREATMENT: Bite Away is an electronic device that provides symptomatic relief for bites and stings caused by insects such as mosquitoes, wasps and bees.
- ✅ FAST AND EASY TO USE: Choose a 3 or 5-second setting for fast relief from the itching, pain, and swelling caused by insect bites and stings.
- ✅ SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE: Bite Away’s chemical-free treatment is suitable for adults, children ages 2+*, expectant moms, and allergy sufferers. (*Self-application from 12 years of age.)
- ✅ PEACE OF MIND 2-YEAR WARRANTY: The Bite Away is an FDA-Cleared, class II medical device. As such, warranty is only available when purchased from BiteAway or a Bite Away authorized retailer. For returns on Amazon, please reach out to us via the “Ask the Seller a Question” button
- ✅ SAFE & EFFECTIVE: Bite Away is FDA-Cleared, Dermatologist-Tested, and uses patented multi-level safety technology. It works by safely applying concentrated heat through the ceramic contact surface. Please note: the heat can be surprising and intense for some, but only lasts 3 or 5 seconds. Temperatures will only reach 128° which is cooler than an average sauna or cup of coffee.
Additional Info :
| Color | White |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 1.13 Inches |
| Width | 0.87 Inches |
| Length | 6.5 Inches |
- 3.5-ounce tube of Benadryl Extra-Strength Cooling Itch Stopping Anti-Itch Gel for fast cooling relief from skin pain and itching from most outdoor itches
- Provides relief from most outdoor itches associated with insect bites, sunburn, scrapes, minor skin irritations, burns, and minor cuts
- Soothing anti-itch gel also provides relief from itching associated with rashes caused by poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
- Cooling gel formula contains 2% of the topical analgesic pain reliever diphenhydramine hydrochloride that works by blocking histamines to relieve itches associated with several ailments
- Intended for use by those ages 2 and up, soothing gel offers itch relief for kids and adults alike and is great to keep on hand during outdoor activities such as camping, hiking or taking a walk with the family
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 6.35 Inches |
| Width | 2.43 Inches |
| Length | 1.47 Inches |
| Weight | 3.5 ounces |
| Release Date | 2015-06-22T00:00:01Z |
- INDEPENDENT TEST SHOW 100% EFFICACY — BED BUG PATROL has shown in independent tests by Rutgers University Entomology Department in an independent report that was published by The Journal of Economic Entomology published study and Snell Scientifics published independant study confirmed that Bed Bug Patrol is “The Most Effective Essential Oil-Based Pesticide Available”. Bed Bug Patrol’s proprietary formula eradicates bedbugs in every cycle of life from eggs to pesticide-resistant adults.
- NATURAL PLANT-BASED, NON-TOXIC, CHILD AND PET SAFE — Made using natural, organic, and non-toxic ingredients. No more worries of toxic fumes or dangerous chemicals coming in contact with you and your family.
- STAIN FREE — Our one-of-a-kind formula can be used on any water-safe surface including: upholstery, mattresses, bed linens, clothing, floors, walls, etc. Simply spray a light mist and watch as we leave nothing but a pleasant peppermint smell and destroyed bed bugs behind.
- Included in every order is our downloadable eBook which gives an in-depth look on bed bugs and how to effectively win your bed bug battle!
- MONEY BACK GUARANTEE — Formulated by natural pest professionals, Bed Bug Patrol Bed Bug Killer is guaranteed effective to work. We stand behind our product and dare you to try it 100% Risk-Free for 33 days and if you have not eliminated your bed bug problem we will refund 100% of your purchase. No questions asked.
Additional Info :
| Color | 24oz (1 Pack) |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 10.5 Inches |
| Width | 2 Inches |
| Length | 4.25 Inches |
| Weight | 1.5 Pounds |