{"id":10610,"date":"2021-03-12T11:48:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T16:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp-www-bedbugbbq-com.msgsndr.com\/?p=10610"},"modified":"2021-03-12T11:48:48","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T16:48:48","slug":"how-to-handle-bed-bug-bites-during-an-infestation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/how-to-handle-bed-bug-bites-during-an-infestation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Handle Bed Bug Bites During an Infestation"},"content":{"rendered":"

While suffering from a bed bug infestation, dealing with them can be a major pain in more ways than one. One such pain is handling bed bug bites, which can become quite a nuisance on top of an already stressful situation. If you are dealing with bed bug bites, then there are a couple of things to know about their bites and what you can do to help yourself against them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Identifying Your Bug Bites<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first thing to consider is finding out if you truly are being <\/span>bitten by bed bugs<\/span><\/a>. In a lot of cases, people can have an infestation and not even know about it. So, it\u2019s best to look for a series of small bites that cover an entire area or straight line on your skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bed bug bites differ from your average spider or mosquito bite since they will bite you wherever they can reach exposed skin. Mosquitoes usually bite in specific locations, while tick bites can look similar but are only found near your ankles since they only jump out of the carpet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Sort of Treatments Can You Use?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first thing to do when locating a patch of bed bug bites is to <\/span>clean the site<\/span><\/a> that was affected. These bites aren\u2019t lethal, so don\u2019t worry too much about new spots that show up out of nowhere. You can also apply over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or any other anti-itch cream from a local pharmacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although this isn\u2019t a necessity, it will help with the itchy sensation and the slight burning you may feel from the bites. Repeated bug bites over time are when situations can become severe. If you notice swelling or redness in a specific area, then it may be necessary to contact your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Possible Health Concerns<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although a couple of bites won’t lead to that big of an issue, repeated bites can lead to various <\/span>health concerns<\/span><\/a>. On top of burning pain and a nagging itch, bed bug bites can cause:<\/span><\/p>\n