subject: do i have a bed bug infestation and what do i look for? [print this page] We have all heard the familiar phrase uttered to millions of children thought recent history, Sleep tight, and don't let the bed bugs bite. Then one morning you notice tiny red bumps on your body in various places. Could this be the work of those bed bugs our mothers warned us about? Determining if you in fact have a bed bug infestation is the most important part of any eradication processes. By correctly identifying if you indeed have a bed bug infestation or not, will save you a lot of time and money. Carefully study the information below and you will be able to determine if you need to call the bed bug experts
Bed bugs bites are small, red, and annoyingly itchy. bed bugs survive by feasting on the blood on unsuspecting warm-blooded animals, usually humans. The result of their feeding is usually a raised red bump or welt on the external surface of skin. While feeding the bed bug injects an anesthetic into its host which in turn creates an allergic reaction which creates the bumps or welts. Tick and flea bites usually are identified by a red dot in the center, but one common occurrence in bed bug bites are the sequential nature of the bumps.
Usually in groups of 2 or 3 closely related sites of puncture. Not all reactions to bed bug bites are the same, some people just experience the itchiness while some might even experience nausea and illness, most won't react at all to a single bite. Typically mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks are more visible than bed bugs andandbite anytime of the day, while bed bugs primarily feed at night.
A good technique in searching for bed bugs is to take a look at the mattress under the sheet. At times one can see dark stains that resemble ink spots on the surface of the mattress. These spots are in fact fecal matter from the insect. This is a tell tale sign of infestation further investigation might turn up actual carcasses of the bug or the remains of molted exoskeletons.
