How To Tell If Bed Bug Bite

How To Tell If Bed Bug Bite

Whether you got them from the college dorm or the local hostel, it’s almost a certainty that you’ve been on the end of a bed bug infestation at some time or other. It’s not nice is it? I mean, bed bugs are gross. Bed bug bites can also be really painful and annoying. That’s why you need to know how to tell if bed bug bites so you can make sure that you’re dealing with a bed bug infestation and not some other type of mite or insect bite.

I’ve had multiple experiences with bed bugs. I’m currently dealing with them in my apartment and attempting to get rid of them, but that’s a story for another time. This article will tell you everything you need to know about bed bugs and how to identify bed bug bites. Without further ado, follow along for all the information on identifying those ugly suckers!

How To Tell If Bed Bug Bite

It’s not always easy to tell whether bed bug bites are the result of a bed bug infestation or just a simple allergic reaction.

Fortunately, there are several ways to distinguish between the two.

Bed bugs are small, oval-shaped insects that feed on human blood. They typically live in clusters near their host’s sleeping area and can be found hiding behind headboards, in mattresses and box springs, or in any crevice of the bed frame.

The first sign of an infestation is usually itchiness—a sensation that develops within hours of being bitten by a bed bug. This itchiness may be accompanied by redness, swelling, and some pain. If you have multiple bites over your body, this could indicate an infestation rather than an allergic reaction from one bite.

If you notice these symptoms after spending time in a hotel room or other place where people congregate (such as an office building), it’s best to investigate further before assuming your bites came from something else (like fleas or mosquitoes).

Bed bugs are a serious problem, but they don’t have to be an insurmountable one. Here are some simple ways to tell if you have been bitten by a bed bug:

1. The bite marks left by bed bugs are very unique—they look like little red dots with a small black dot in the middle.

2. Bed bug bites are not painful when they happen, but may itch later on, especially if you scratch them with your fingernails.

3. Bed bug bites usually occur in clusters of three or four at a time on exposed areas of skin, such as arms and legs. They can also be found on the face and neck area if those areas have been exposed while sleeping (e.g., if you sleep with your face close to the pillow).

4. If you find evidence of bed bugs in your home (such as live insects or their shed skins), it is likely that you have been bitten by them at some point during their infestation period!

How To Tell If Bed Bug Bite

Bedbug bites tend to look similar to other insect bites. The bites are very itchy, and smaller than a quarter-inch across. In white skin, the bites usually appear red. On dark skin, they can look faint-pink or purplish, and turn deep brown the longer they remain on the skin.

However, they can also develop into large weals (itchy, fluid-filled bumps) that can be larger than 2 inches.

Bedbug bites typically occur on parts of your body that are exposed while you sleep, such as your:

• face
• neck
• arms
• hands
• feet

Bite marks often appear in the “breakfast, lunch, dinner” pattern — a line or zigzag of three or more bites.

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