Bed bugs hide in soft, warm places such as beds, couches and clothing.Small bite marks left by bugs when they feed on their hosts should be treated immediately to prevent potential allergic reactions, even though they are rarely dangerous.If you have a bed bug problem, you need to get rid of it.
Step 1: Carefully inspect the bite marks.
Other insect bites include mosquito bites and flea bites.They can be either a raised, reddish bump or a blisters.Even a clinical physician can't diagnose bedbug bites simply by looking at them.Bedbugs have a unique bite pattern.In a row of three to five bites, most bites occur in a cluster of red bumps.If the bugs bite you in the morning, the bites may appear in a straight line.There are exposed areas of the body where bites occur.They like to bite the skin around the eyes, as well as the neck, face, feet, and arms.Unlike mosquito bites, bedbug bites do not occur on the back of the knees.The rash usually resolves within a couple of weeks.If you have not eradicated the problem through pest eradication, then you may still get bitten.As long as there are bugs, they will try to get at you.
Step 2: When bite marks occur, pay attention.
Consider if you notice the bites after waking up.It can be difficult to determine because each person's reaction time can vary a lot.From a couple of hours to a week after the bite, there can be symptoms that show up.There is a long incubation period for bedbug bites.You can see visible signs of the bite up to 10 days after you were bitten.
Step 3: If you see signs of a bedbug in your home, it's time to check it out.
Bed frames, box springs, and mattresses are preferred by bedbugs.Bedbugs want to get warm blood from humans.There are red spots on the sheets.You may have been bitten by a bedbug after it had finished feeding on you.You should inspect your mattress, box spring, bed frames and lining.This will look like little black spots or smudges, if you look for sleeping adult bedbugs, carcasses, empty skins, and feces.You should check your sheets, pillowcases, and pillows as well.It is difficult to catch a bedbug.Adult bedbugs have long, round-shaped bodies.They are good at hiding.The only way to confirm that a bedbug is what it looks like is to find adult ones.It can be difficult to deal with a bedbug problem.This is a common problem, so don't worry.
Step 4: You can visit a health care provider.
If you don't find signs of the bug in your bed, you can see a doctor for a diagnosis.If you have been bitten by a bedbug, your doctor may not be able to diagnose it because the symptoms look similar to other insect bites and skin conditions.You can feel comforted if you go to see your doctor, who can confirm that the pests are not a threat to humans.Keep a record of everything you've done to treat the bites, including how often you put them on.It is possible for your doctor to prescribe a cream to relieve itching and inflammation.The ones you can buy over the counter are not as strong as these.
Step 5: Call a pest control company to check for bugs.
This is the best way to confirm that you have been bitten by a bedbug.A pest control professional will inspect your home to see if you have a bedbug problem.If you have a pest control professional who knows what to look for, they can treat your home and prevent future bites from occurring.Home foggers and bug sprays don't usually kill bedbug colonies.If you want to make sure your home is free of pests, go with a professional.
Step 6: Use soap and water to wash the bites.
Use a bar of soap and water to wash the area.Put the soap in your hands and lather it up.Rub the lather on the affected area.Continue until the entire area is covered.Don't rinse and leave on.The soap should lather up over the bitten areas.Immediate relief from itching is what you should experience.It is possible to wash the bites with soapy water.
Step 7: Home remedies can be used to alleviate itching.
The itching associated with the bites can be alleviated with a number of remedies.You probably already have products on hand.Baking soda and water can be made into a paste.Slowly add small amounts of water to the baking soda and stir until you have a thick paste.Put a thick coat of paste on your bedbug bites.Allow the paste to dry and stay on the rash for an hour or more before washing it off with warm water.Natural astringents include lemon juice, St. John's Wort, and witch hazel.To control the itch, apply the cotton ball to the rash.The gel should be applied to bedbug bites.It's a good idea to use pure 100%Aloe Vera gel.It is possible to prevent a secondary infection due to scratching with the help of the antibiotic and anti-fungal properties of Aloe Vera.
Step 8: The OTC cream has anti-itch properties.
It is possible to reduce inflammation and itching with a cream that contains hydrocortisone or cortisone.A 1% hydrocortisone cream can be purchased from any drugstore or pharmacy.The doctor can tell you which brand is best for you.To apply the cream correctly, follow the package's directions.If you use the cream for a week, it will not cause any side effects.A stronger cream can be obtained with a doctor's prescription.
Step 9: Use calamine lotion.
Calamine lotion can provide some relief from itching.It will help to protect the skin as it heals.
Step 10: Take it with you when you go to sleep.
The swelling and rash associated with the bites can be controlled with oral antihistamines.Follow package instructions.You should avoid driving if you are taking Benadryl.You can apply an OTC antihistamine cream to the affected area.
Step 11: Get some relief from your pain.
If the bites are causing you any pain, you can take OTC anti-inflammation oral medication, such as aspirin or naproxen.Discuss these options with your doctor if you have doubts about their use.Ibuprofen is a NSAID.Reducing hormones cause inflammation and pain in the body.It reduces hormones that cause illness.Aspirin is a drug that works to relieve pain by blocking pain signals in the brain.It is also an antipyretic.Don't give to children.Many of the effects of aspirin are the same for children as for adults.It will not reduce inflammation.
Step 12: A health-care provider is a good choice for this.
If your bedbug bite doesn't clear up within a couple of weeks, you should see your doctor.If you have any of the following, you should see a doctor.Bedbug bites can become infectious through excessive scratching, as underneath the fingernails lies a host ofbacteria.If your bites become infections, they will look red and swollen.Unless a large area of the skin is involved, there won't be a fever.If you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention.You can buy an antiseptic medication without a prescription if the infection is mild.If you have a severe allergic reaction, your doctor may want to give you an injection.