Restless Sleep
People often do not realize what is causing them to be so restless. If you our your child have been experiencing insomnia and a lack of energy during the day, you may want to check your home for bed bugs. Many parents report that when they had bed bugs in their home, their children were much grumpier and temperamental.
Rashes and Bumps
Unexplained rashes can be the result of bed bug bites. Some people experience a greater degree of this than others. Scratching bites can lead to a more pronounced rash. Hydrocortisone or other anti itch creams can help reduce symptoms as you heal. Some people use aloe vera to soothe skin.
Many bed bug bites appear to be small red marks similar to the beginning of a pimple. They are often found in groups. If a bite doesn’t seem to be getting better or if there is any discharge you may want to consult your doctor.The treatment of bed bug bites fot those prone to infections is the use of antibiotic ointments as a preventative measure as bites occur.
Bed Bugs Don’t Transmit Disease
While bed bug bites can be very annoying and uncomfortable, there is no risk of catching any disease. Of course like any bug bite, if the skin is broken there is some risk of infection, especially if the individual scratches a lot.
Checking For Bed Bugs
If you suspect bed bugs then check your bedding for small spots. Bed bugs feed on blood so they leave minute amounts behind. It may be hard to tell if you have darker bedding. On light colored sheets the spots are very noticeable. Bed bugs pierce the skin and feed for ten minutes at times hence the spots on the sheets.
Reducing Bites
Bed bugs are most likely to bite where skin is exposed. Wearing pajamas and sleepwear that covers more skin can reduce bites. The neck, shoulders, hands, and feet, are the most common areas for bites to occur. Changing bedding more frequently can reduce the amount of bites but this becomes a lot harder if you are dealing with a truly large infestation.
Treating Your Home and Preventing Reinfestation
It can be very difficult to rid an area of bed bugs because they reproduce so easily and can hide almost anywhere. Spraying a product designed to kill bed bugs, is highly advised. Sprays are easy to use and can be applied in a variety of places. Natural based sprays exist for use in areas where harsher sprays are not acceptable. Sprays such as SayByeBugs work by disrupting the mating cycle of the bed bugs.
Here are some steps to take to prevent reinfestation.
- Launder all bedding and clothing in water that is as hot as possible Anything above 120 degrees Fahrenheit will do the job.. Many modern washers have a factory installed sanitary wash cycle that will ensure that the water is hot enough to kill bed bugs and their eggs.
- Clean all upholstery and mattresses throughly with hot steam.
- Avoid bringing used furniture or clothing without sanitizing. While thrift stores and antique dealers can have some great finds, make sure that you clean anything throughly before making it a part of your life.
- Be careful when returning from travel.
Traveling exposes you to a lot of different people and places. Hotels and inns have a high risk factor for bed bug infestations. Although nicer places take measures to prevent this, even the fanciest hotel is not immune to the problem. Make sure to wash and sanitize everything you bring home.
Quarantining Your Home
Although bed bugs do not transmit disease, it is a very good idea to avoid having house guests until you take measures to rid your home of bed bugs. It is very easy for bed bugs to hitch a ride on a guest and then infest their home. In fact this can lead to your home being reinfested when they visit again after you have treated your home.
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