Where Do Bed Bugs Bite?
WouterWhile you may not think of the face as one of the top places where bed bugs bite, this is one area where they are most likely to attack you. Although it is covered by clothing or a blanket, the face has lots of blood close to the surface of the skin and plenty of nerve endings. As a result, feeding on the face can cause them to wake you up and leave you open to their bites in the future.
Bed bugs can bite anywhere on the body, but they usually prefer to feed on exposed skin. The face, neck, and arms are the most common areas that they’ll bite. Those in shorts or skirts may also find bedbugs on their thighs. These opportunistic feeders typically feed every two to three days. In most cases, bedbugs don’t awaken their host during the night, but it doesn’t hurt to take precautions.
Bedbugs can bite your fingers as well. Their mouthparts are very interesting! In addition to the piercing bite, they also inject an anticoagulant and an anesthetic before they feed. This prevents blood from clotting and stops the bedbugs from eating you. The feeding process can take up to 10 minutes. During this time, the bedbugs will move to another site for feeding. As a result, the bites will often be clustered together.
Bed bugs typically feed at night, when you are asleep. The bites are red, itchy, and can cause welts or rashes. While some people don’t react to bed bug bites, others may experience serious rashes and welts.
