What Are The Signs Of Bedbugs

You've been waking up the past few mornings feeling itchy and scratchy all over and you wonder if these could possibly be bed bug symptoms. It can be hard to tell for sure as the bites look much the same as flea bites or mosquito bites. You check your bedding, then decide to change in the hope that that will get rid of whatever is lurking in there so you can get a good night's sleep. However, the next night, the same thing repeats itself. You wake up with that all-over itchy feeling and can now see small bite marks that look like raised lumps that are in a row. How do you confirm that these are indeed bed bug symptoms?

Distinctive Features of Bed Bug Bites

One of the most distinctive features of bed bugs is that they only come out at night. During the day they stay hidden and because of their diminutive size, you will find it difficult to spot them. Bed bugs like to bite humans and suck their blood. While these bites aren't harmful they are a definite irritant. Moreover, these bites can become infected when scratched. And scratching is inevitable when dealing with the bite of one of these vicious little pests. So one thing you will certainly want to do is figure out a way you to soothe the itching so you can relax without scratching.

The basic difference in flea bites versus bed bug bites are that flea bites are usually small bumps surrounded by a halo. Bed bug symptoms are usually a raised, red, hard-like lump; looking more like a mosquito bite. Moreover, while most flea bites and mosquito bites on people are found in a more random pattern and are most often found on the legs and ankles, bed bugs will bite all over the body sometimes in a straight line, biting in a typical pattern. A lot of time people mistake the bite of these nocturnal blood feeders. There is no shortage of pictures available online that describe what these bites look like. It is a good idea to take a look and see if your bite marks match up.

If you suspect you have bed bugs, you will want to consider a removal plan to clean the infestation out of your house. There are many remedies for these insects that you can do yourself or call a professional. Both options can work. It is up to you to decide how to deal with them.