Bed bugs are insects that cause itches & rashes, and are usually found in beds. You may already have them and you don’t even know it. Bed bugs are really tiny and difficult to detect. The best way to eliminate them is to ask a termite exterminator or pest control company to do the job.
What are the signs and symptoms you have a bed bug infestation? There are two common signs, and they are as follows:
1. Rash From Bed Bugs
Itching is the first sign of a bed bug rash. You won’t be able to see the rash at first but it will definitely feel itchy. It is itchier than a mosquito bite, and the itch can only be felt after a long time (minimum of 1 hour). Sometimes, the bed bug rash appears only a few days or weeks later.
A bed bug rash has a small, round and red bump that looks more swollen than a mosquito rash. In some cases, the rash looks a lot like a bite mark in sequence. If you think you may have bed bug rash, examine it for a few days. Prolonged itching is caused by the rash, lasting for days. A bed bug rash also doesn’t heal as fast as mosquito bites. They remain swollen for weeks at a time.
2. Odor of Bed Bugs
Next thing to look for is bed bug smell. What kind of an smell does it have?
Bed bugs release an obnoxious, musty smell, so a room where there’s a lot of bed bug infestation smells of it. Under the mattresses and headboard are common places where they can be smelled. Sofas are also sometimes infested with bed bugs. If they have cracks, check if they’ve got bed bug odor.
You should call pest control experts immediately if you happen to have a bed bug infestation. Afterwards, you should create pest control rules at home to prevent a repeat of this incident.
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