Humanity has not yet got rid of annoying parasites. Found bites of unknown origin on yourself and don't know who left them? Perhaps these are the same bed bugs that are still invading human life. What do bed bug bites look like? How painful they are and what complications they cause - we will learn from the article.
Signs of bites
If red rashes appear on the skin at a distance of 1-2 mm from each other, while arranged in rings or randomly, this may be an attack of these insects. The photo above is an example of what bedbug bites look like. These insidious parasites usually attack at night, attacking exposed areas of the body. A hungry insect gnaws through the skin every 1-2 mm, forming the so-called "bug rings" or "bug tracks". Small red bumps are often confused with pimples. But, unlike acne, bites begin to itch, tingle, causing irritation and unpleasant itching. It is known that people with particularly sensitive skin suffer muchstronger, in addition to itching, there is often an allergy to bedbug bites.
Parasite in your home
In a favorable environment, bed bugs reproduce surprisingly fast. Usually they inhabit sleeping places of a person: mattresses, sofas, pillows, blankets. Traces of their activity are found in the morning, since these parasites are not active during the daytime hours. The bite of an adult is not accompanied by severe pain, since the saliva of the parasite contains a proportion of the anesthetic. But the bug larva bites quite noticeably, while you can immediately see what the bug bites look like. Instant redness at the site of the lesion, as well as itching and tingling, are the first signs of a bite.
Bedbug allergy
Not everyone who is bitten has the same reaction. But in some cases, an allergic reaction to insect saliva is found. At the site of the affected area of the skin, blisters appear, which are accompanied by itching and a burning sensation. If these signs periodically appear on the body, then it is likely that the apartment is infested with bedbugs. In this case, it is necessary to take all measures to destroy the uninvited guests. After all, allergies will not go away until the source of irritation is eliminated.
How to protect yourself from parasite attacks?
The best way is to decontaminate the entire room. Scientists have not yet figured out how dangerous these insects are, whether they carry serious diseases. However, if the situation is left to chance, serious consequences are possible. Combs, suppuration,Allergic tumors are all accompanying symptoms. Children are especially susceptible to them, because they have delicate skin. The picture on the left is an example of what bedbug bites look like in children. Everyday attacks leave no space on baby's skin.
Each day, an adult female lays up to 5 eggs. In her entire life, she reproduces about 500 individuals. Getting rid of parasites is not easy. They are adapted to life at temperatures from -18°С to +50°С.
The best way to get rid of is disinfestation of the entire apartment, replacement of bedding or global repairs. Most often, bedbug dens are located in floors, walls, under wallpaper, in old ceilings and upholstered furniture.
