There are a lot of bugs that bite us, and many of those bites have similar traits. Some rashes can look like bug bites. To make matters worse, there are some cases where we think we have bites, but they aren’t bites at all.
So we’re going to break this article down into two parts. The topic of bug bites is an expansive one! The first will be the anatomy of a bed bug bite. It will cover what they are likely to look like and how they compare to other bug bites. In the second part, we’ll fine-tune things and tell you what you can do to know for sure that you’re getting bitten by bed bugs.
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While the above characteristics will help you rule some things out, you’re probably going to have to look for additional evidence to make sure bed bugs are to blame for your bites. Check your mattress seams, box spring seams, bottom, bed frame, headboard, baseboards, outlet covers, and stitching on upholstered furniture for signs of bed bugs. You’ll be looking for tiny black droppings, black patches, shed insect skins, tiny white eggs, and blood stains. Keep in mind that blood stains will look red if they are fresh, but most often, they will appear brown or light brown. This is because bites are often found a day or two after the bite event, and the blood has had time to dry.
You may also see these bugs when you do your inspection. While you may be familiar with the flat, oval, rust-colored adult bugs that are often displayed in the news, it is important to understand that immature nymphs can look different. Bed bugs start off a pale white color and go from tan to rusty brown as they pass from one developmental stage to the next. They will also appear redder, and more bloated, if they have had a recent blood meal.
If you’re getting bitten by bugs or you’re seeing evidence of bed bugs in your home, call Schendel Pest Services today. We’ll help you figure out what bug is biting you, and help you get those bugs out of your home, no matter what they are. Life is better without biting pests around. Period.
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