Basic First Aid

Bed bugs are itchy, silent predators, and are usually found in beds. You may already have them and you don’t even know it. Bed bugs are really tiny & difficult to detect. The best way to get rid of them is to ask a termite exterminator or pest control company to do the job.

You may wonder what the signs & symptoms of a bed bug infestation are There are two common signs, and they are as follows:

1. Rash From Bed Bugs

The rash begins with an itching feeling. You won’t be able to see the rash at first but it will definitely feel itchy. It is itchier than a mosquito bite, and the itch can usually be felt an hour after the bite. In some cases, the rash comes out only after a few days or weeks.

A bed bug rash has a small, round and red bump that looks more swollen than a mosquito rash. Sometimes, the rash looks a lot like a sequential bite mark. When you suspect a bed bug rash, a few days of examining it wouldn’t hurt. The rash causes prolonged itching for days together. Also, a bed bug rash doesn’t heal as fast as mosquito bites. They remain swollen for weeks at a time.

2. Smell of Bed Bugs

Next thing to look for is bed bug odor. How do bed bugs smell like?

A place where there’s a lot of bed bug infestation has an obnoxious, musty smell that bed bugs release. Under the headboard & mattresses are common places where they can be smelled. If your sofas have cracks, check if they’ve got bed bug odor. They are also sometimes have bed bug infestation.

You should call pest control experts at once if you happen to have a bed bug infestation. Afterwards, you should create pest control rules at home to prevent it from happening again.

Learn more about Pest Control services and some of the most effective tips on eradicating Mosquitoes from your home.

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