Bed Bug Bite Misconception
This is just a quick post to inform people about how a bed bug bites can be really misleading. If you are like most people and decide you want to research what bed bug bites look like, you may be in for a surprise.
The reason is this, they can look as small as little pimples and as big as golf ball size welts. So, never think just because you have a huge bump that is isn’t from a little bed bug because your bite mark is only how YOUR specific body reacts to the bite.
We recently had a girl e-mail us telling us that she was finding HUGE welts on her arm and they were in 3′s. The only reason why she had any suspicion that they were be bug bites was because they were infact in groups of 3′s. Needless to say these huge welts WERE BED BUG BITES.
So, to get to the point, just because your bites may not look like ones you see on the internet or ones that your friend or family member had, they still most defiantly could be bed bug bites!
Bed Bug Bites Not Showing Up
After being asked this question a million times, I decided I would finally create a post about it.
“Why am I not showing any bed bug bite symptoms when someone else is?”
I hate to be the bearer of bad new but you ARE still getting bit but the reason you are not seeing the red, raised itchy bumps is simply because sometimes when bed bugs bite certain people, their skin doesn’t react. The fact is, bed bug bites are actually almost impossible to spot with the naked eye, its the reaction to one’s skin that is noticed. The anti-coagulants and anesthetics that a bed bug releases when it bites you is what everyone is so highly alergic to and is what causes reactions. So, to answer your question;
You are most likely being bit but just not reacting to the bed bug bite.
Cheap, Effective Way To Get Rid Of Or Prevent Bed Bugs
As soon as you realize the terrible reality; you have bed bugs, your first question is most likely; how will I get rid of them?
That was my first question. When I first found out I had beds bugs I was devastated. I was living in an apartment with my roommate and we both went on a hunt for the little critters after I noticed I had had 3 bites in a row on my leg that looked very similar to a bed bug bite. We ended up finding over 10 bed bugs and about 3 eggs in my mattress seams, along with the blood smears and fecal stains. It was confirmed. So after a brief melt down I began doing some research.
The average cost to have an exterminator in was at least $250. Along with that hefty price, they spray harsh chemicals and make you leave your apartment for at least 6 hours. I knew if it came down to it, I would have to pay the money but I figured there had to be another way to get rid of these bed bugs. I went to our local Walmart and purchased some insect and bug spray that was supposed to kill bed bugs. The spray ran at about $45 dollars. It was a pretty hefty price but, still cheaper than the exterminators. I used it as directed for a week and absolutely no results. I knew this because I continued to get the bites and I still spotted bed bugs in mattress seams.
I was ready to give-in to the exterminator and pay the money until the next Saturday at work I started talking to a co-worker about my stressful issue I was having with bed bugs. She told me about “All Stop Dead Bed Bugs Contact Killing Spray” that she ordered online. She swore by this spray and she kept talking about how it actually smelt good, like mint, and how it was non-toxic and that it actually worked for her. One of the things that convinced me to try it out was that she said she was infested with bed bugs. She explained that they were at one point in her child’s books. According to her this spray got rid of all of them.
So of course, me being the economical guy I am I asked for the name and I ordered the spray off Amazon. I really had nothing to loose. I got the spray in about 6 days. As soon as I got it, me and my roommate sprayed my bed and furniture everywhere! (This spray is safe to use on your bed because it is non-toxic). Along with spraying my bed and furniture, I vacuumed all carpet, bagged all my clothes and blankets and washed and dried everything and put them in new bags. I went to bed that night and woke up the next morning…..no new bites. I couldn’t believe it!
For the next week I monitored my body for bed bug bites in the most paranoid manner and I found nothing. It felt like a million pounds had been lifted off my shoulders. The bed bugs were finally gone. I could finally get a good night sleep and I wasn’t a ball of nerves anymore. My story goes to show you that with the right knowledge and tools you can get rid of bed bugs for a cheap price.
I ended up only paying $25 dollars for the spray I used. That was well worth it for me. I hope this article can help you to get rid of your bed bug problem once and for all.
Quick Recap
-Wash ALL clothes and blankets and dry them in the dryer for the FULL CYCLE and then put them in NEW BAGS!
-Vacuum all carpets and empty filters into garbage bag and take outside immediately.
-The spray I used that actually work is called All Stop Dead Bed Bugs Contact Killing Spray and you can get it from Amazon or Click Here.
Why Did I Get Bed Bugs?
Often times people believe the reason why they got bed bugs was because they are dirty.
That is a huge misconception and infact, it has been proven that bed bugs don’t have a preference over dirty or clean habitats. Bed bugs just love one thing and that is small, dark, tight spots.
There are a number of factors that could be considered as to why you got bed bugs but often the reason you got bed bugs is as simple as this; bed bugs spread extremely easy and they are known to be very hard to spot or detect. This makes it easy for anyone to get bed bugs because they are constantly being transported without the person knowing.
Another reason you could have bed bugs is just simply wrong place at the wrong time. If you happen to be in a public place, Library, Bus Terminal, School and you are sitting on furniture that is infested, chances are you are now a carrier of them.
To put it cut and dry, you most likely got bed bugs because they can spread like a wildfire and they reproduce at fast rates. So no, it is not because you are dirty, or are a slob, its just the nature of the insects and it is almost impossible to prevent.
How do you get bed bugs
In this day and age Bed bugs can come from just about anywhere. Most often public places are where they a known to infest humans. Places such as libraries, school, hospitals, etc.
You could also be getting them from neighbors. In this event you would most likely be living in some sort of apparent or town house where the neighbor’s wall is attached to yours. Bed bug will travel though the wall and into your dwelling.
Often times bed bugs will travel on anything material such as, clothes and furniture. This makes getting second hand items very risky now-a-days.
Those are two main ways one would get bed bugs. For more information check out the rest of the website.