How to Identify Bed Bug Bites

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Inspect your bites.

   Look for slightly discolored, pin-like raised red dots that are about
   0.2 cm to
   0.5 cm in diameter.
   
   You may also see hives or wheals that are significantly redder than the surrounding skin.
   
   If you’re experiencing a more rare, severe case, you might even find blisters larger than
   0.5 cm in diameter that have developed on bed bug bites.1 centimeter equals
   0.4 inches.
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   Step 2: Look for new bug bites when you wake up.

   If you wake up with fresh bug bites or itchy welts, you likely have bed bugs.
   
   See if they look and feel like mosquito or flea bites
   -- bed bug bites are often red and slightly swollen, itchy and irritating like other bug bites.
   
   Look for a series of bites that appear in a line or a random grouping of bites.
   
   These appear because bed bugs will bite several times a night.If you’re experiencing new bites during the day, it’s likely not bed bugs. , Look for bites on skin that is exposed when you’re sleeping.
   
   Also check for bites under loose clothing.
   
   Note that bed bugs will avoid the soles of your feet, so any bites there are less likely to be from bed bugs., If you’re allergic to bed bugs, you might find that you develop hives or a rash similar to eczema or a fungal infection.
   
   Also check to see if the bites are getting larger, are painfully swelling, or even exuding a pus.
   
   These are also common signs of an allergy to bed bug bites.Note that it can take up to two weeks for your body to fully react to a bed bug bite.
   
   Consult a doctor if you develop a severe reaction to the bite.
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   Step 3: Pay attention to where you’re being bitten.

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   Step 4: Look for signs of an allergy.

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