The presence of bed bugs has increased in the last few years. That means that more and more people are looking to learn more. When it comes to any type of infestation the best defense that you can have is to learn all about them. You need to be able to identify what you are dealing with and what treatment option is best. When it comes to bed bugs they are a very invasive and tricky pest treat and that is why you need to hire a company that specializes in them. Bed bugs are something that many people think come with a stigma that they are only in messy houses. That is just not the truth and they will happily reside in any home that has fabric to hide in and a host to feed from. The first sign you have bed bugs is that you wake up with bites on your skin. That is why knowing as much about their bites can help you if you end up with an infestation in your home.
A Five Star Termite & Pest Control Lists Everything You Need to Know About Bed Bug Bites
Where Do Bed Bugs Bite?: The first thing you need to know is that bed bugs will bite where it is convenient. They hide and will come out when you are in the bed. The areas that they commonly will bite is any part of the body that is exposed or uncovered. That means that you may suffer with bites on your arms, legs, face and neck most likely. These are the areas that are usually not covered by your pajamas and that makes them the prime location for a bed bug to feed.
What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like?: There are some people that are worried about bed bugs and think that every bite must be from bed bugs. The bites from other pests are different than bed bugs. A spider will usually be a single bite, ants may be a few but normally on your feet or legs when you walk through them. Bed bugs are a pest that will feed in a single area but attach to different spots of the body in a row. The bites will often be in a series of three or four and in a straight line. Each bed bug will feed in that manner and on different body parts. If you see these lines of bites you may have bed bugs and it is best to have them inspected and treated right away.
Why Do Bed Bugs Bite?: Some pests will bite as a way to tell you that they are scared. It acts a defense mechanism for that particular pest. When it comes to bed bugs they actually will bite as a way to feed. They need to feed on blood in order to survive and that is why they bite. They are actually attaching to your skin and filling up on your blood.
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