Do Bed Bugs Kill You?
WouterIf you are concerned about bedbugs, the best thing to do is to use an effective pesticide. This is usually sprayed insecticide, but some exterminators also use non-chemical methods. One way is by heating rooms above 122 degrees Fahrenheit or freezing items at -18 degrees Celsius. Alternatively, you can also throw out heavily infested items.
Bedbugs feed by injecting a small amount of saliva onto the skin of their host. People may be allergic to this saliva and experience a rash or other symptoms. During the feeding period, bedbugs will tend to bite in a row. Each bite will interrupt the feeding process until the bedbug returns to a place half an inch away from the host’s skin.
While bedbugs do not usually transmit disease, they can cause severe reactions. In addition to causing insomnia and systemic allergic reactions, bedbug bites can affect the mental health of people living in infested homes. The lack of sleep can lead to depression and anxiety. The heavy feeding of bed bugs can cause significant blood loss, which can result in anemia. Children are particularly at risk for this complication. In some cases, bedbug bites can lead to a fatal infection.
Fortunately, you can treat bedbug bites by visiting your dermatologist. However, it is important to keep in mind that bedbugs can be undetected for months. In fact, some people do not react to bedbug bites. This may make physical evidence the only way to determine if bedbugs are active in your home.
