How Much Do Bed Bugs Bite?
WouterYou may have wondered, “How much do bed bugs bite?” Bedbugs live almost exclusively in the interior of your home. They feed on the blood of human beings by piercing the skin with their sharp proboscis. Once they have found blood, they suck it in and feed for several days. Their bites may not be noticeable right away, but you’ll soon notice a noticeable amount of blood.
Often the bites are accompanied by a red rash. However, they don’t hurt nearly as much as a bee sting. Most of the complaints people make about bedbug bites are based on the itching caused by the chemicals the bedbugs insert into your body during the bite.
If you notice bites every night, you might have a bedbug infestation. If the infestation is minimal, you may experience one or two bites a week. However, if the infestation is severe, you may see as many as 50 bites in one night. Bedbugs are not known to cause disease, but you must remember that they feed on human blood in order to reproduce.
The best way to detect if you have bedbugs is to keep a close eye on your bed. You may notice bite marks and blood spots on your bed. A flashlight helps you to identify these bedbugs easily. If you’re worried, you can call a professional bed bug inspector to come check it out for you.
