{"id":14201,"date":"2021-10-22T13:11:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T17:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp-www-bedbugbbq-com.msgsndr.com\/?p=14201"},"modified":"2021-10-22T13:11:55","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T17:11:55","slug":"how-serious-are-bed-bug-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/how-serious-are-bed-bug-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"How Serious are Bed Bug Bites?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could be having a nice morning when you realize that you have several bites throughout your body. You then realize that bed bugs are the cause of these bites by locating one on your bed. Several questions you might ask yourself are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are these really bed bugs or a different pest?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Am I allergic to bed bugs?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I find out if I am allergic?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I treat bed bugs as soon as possible?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These questions are understandable and we are here to help you answer them!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are Bed Bugs?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed bugs are small insects that are the size of an apple seed ranging between one to seven millimeters long. They are usually flat with their body shape oval-like, and they are a dark-red to brown in color. Bed bugs do not have wings, so they rely on animals or other humans to carry them from one location to another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do Bed Bugs Hide?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed bugs hide during the day time, but they are usually within close proximity to their human host. Due to their flat bodies, bed bugs can fit into tiny crevices in your room. Bed bugs are most commonly found right or around the bed. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/how-to-prevent-bed-bugs\/how-to-find-bed-bugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other locations where bed bugs can hide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<a class=\"dt-pswp-item\" href=\"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sidekix-media-68rawoYw8VI-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" data-large_image_width=\"1800\" data-large_image_height=\"1200\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14204 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sidekix-media-68rawoYw8VI-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a couch in a home\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luggage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed frames<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headboards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upholstered furniture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearby rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage areas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to hiding in these locations, bed bugs also tend to leave brown and red stains in these spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When do Bed Bugs Bite<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed bugs are mainly active at night and bite people when they are asleep. It is important to note that bed bugs do not feed on people every night. Once they have had one meal, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/get-bed-bug-help\/how-long-does-it-take-for-bed-bugs-to-starve\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they could go multiple days without eating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may lead to a person to realize that they have bed bugs in their home after a few weeks, when there are more bites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"dt-pswp-item\" href=\"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-photo-4107286.jpeg\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" data-large_image_width=\"1125\" data-large_image_height=\"1500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14205 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-photo-4107286.jpeg\" alt=\"Close up of a woman vacuuming a carpet\" width=\"185\" height=\"246\" \/><\/a>What do Bed Bug Bites Look Like<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of the time, bed bug bites are painless at first, but they turn into raised red itchy bumps (welts). Another well known pest <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/how-to-prevent-bed-bugs\/fleas-vs-bed-bugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that can be mistaken for bed bugs are fleas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Both cause discomfort in your home. Bed bugs tend to bite any area of the skin that is exposed while the person is sleeping, unlike fleas that mainly bite around the ankles. Many people do not realize that they have bed bugs because they attribute the itching and welts to be related to mosquitoes. To verify that you have bed bugs, you must identify the bugs themselves around your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, you will notice that the bites usually:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are red, with a red spot in the middle of the bite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are arranged either in a line or in a cluster<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are itchy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When are Bed Bug Bites Serious?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, bed bugs do not usually pose a serious threat. Most bites do not require medical treatment. Usually, if one has minor symptoms, an anti-itch cream or an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream will be enough. However, it is possible to experience an allergic reaction to bed bug bites in addition to having a skin infection from continuously scratching the bites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ways you can identify if you have an allergic reaction:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe itching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blisters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to go to a doctor, where they may prescribe an antibiotic to treat the bites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do You Believe You Have Bed Bugs?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Cleveland Ohio, Bed Bug BBQ specializes in identifying and exterminating bed bugs with our non-chemical heat treatment that gets rid of bed bugs, guaranteed! Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call (216) 400-5379 to learn more and to receive a free inspection and estimate!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You could be having a nice morning when you realize that you have several bites throughout your body. You then realize that bed bugs are the cause of these bites by locating one on your bed. Several questions you might ask yourself are: Are these really bed bugs or a different pest? 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