QuestionWhat is the recommended treatment for someone who suspects a case of bed bug bites? I think I might have gotten bed bugs when I was staying in a hotel.
AnswerThere are multiple actions that should be taken when there are bed bugs involved. A person should first clean everything they have by calling a professional.
QuestionI have found several little insect bites on my body and am worried I may have picked up bed bugs when I was out of town. How can you tell if a bite is from a bed bug?
AnswerIt is difficult to determine with certainty whether a bug bite is from a bed bug without having it examined by a professional. In general, bed bug bites appear as an itchy rash or legion on exposed areas of skin.
AnswerI've always heard that a paste made of baking soda and water will take the itch out of any insect sting. Meat tenderizer should also work. The trouble with bed bug bites is they can cause infection.
AnswerBed bugs are harmless for the most part. They often invoke feelings of disgust, but they are unable to transmit diseases to humans. If an infestation is severe, a bug exterminator can be called in for assistance.