How To Treat Bed Bug Bites
Bed bugs are blood feeding insects that feed on their hosts during the nighttime. These fast moving nocturnal insects are known to hide in crevices that will give them easy access to humans and blood. While they are typically found in mattresses and bed frames, bed bugs can also be found in bookshelves, nightstands, and dressers. Bed bug bites are generally not felt at the time the insect’s teeth enter the skin because of an anesthetic agent found in their saliva.
While bites are not felt during attack, victims will generally notice small, flat welts on their skin a day after the insects have fed. If you have these welts frequently, chances are you may have an infestation of these insects in your bedding or in other areas of the home. While bed bugs are not known to carry disease, bed bug bites can become irritating and can affect one’s sleep. Knowing how to treat these bites and how to handle an infestation should solve the problem for good.
Treating Bites
Once you have addressed the root problem you can treat your actual bites. One of the main
complaints for individuals with bites is itchy sores. For fast relief, run lukewarm water over the infected area. This will provide immediate relief and will reduce inflammation. Topical bed bugs treatment creams that contain hydrocortisone are also available over-the-counter. These creams will heal the bites quickly and will reduce itching.
In rare situations, infestations are so large an exterminator will need to treat the entire home. If you have taken preventative, measures to treat areas you sleep and are still experiencing bites throughout the night you may have to call the professionals. With the right sprays and treatment creams welts should easy to treat and exterminate. Browse the market for the most effective sprays and mattress covers to prevent the problem from ever reoccurring.
