How Hard Do Bed Bugs Bite?
WouterIf you have ever been bitten by a bed bug, you know the itching can be intense. The bugs have elongated beaks that can easily pierce human skin. While the bites are usually not painful at first, they can be extremely uncomfortable after a few days or weeks. Bedbug bites can occur anywhere on exposed skin. This is unlike flea or chigger bites, which usually only bite the ankles. Also, bedbug bites usually leave no visible mark, which means they can go unnoticed.
Bedbugs typically bite at night, when most humans are asleep. They feed on blood for about 10 minutes, then hide until their next blood meal. The bites are usually red and flat, and may form zigzag lines or small clusters. In some cases, the bites may become infected and require medical attention.
There are a few precautions you can take to avoid getting bitten by bed bugs. The first step is to check yourself frequently for bites. The CDC recommends checking yourself regularly, even if the bites are not painful. Some people experience allergic reactions to bedbug bites, which may lead to more serious medical problems.
Generally speaking, bedbug bites are red and itchy welts. They appear in clusters of three or five and often appear in a zigzag pattern. However, unlike flea or mosquito bites, bedbug bites don’t form a ring-like rash. The bites may also appear on other parts of the body, such as the face.
