Bed bugs are blood feeders. Their bites can cause red itchy spots on the skin. Not everyone's body reacts to bed bug bites due to it technically being an allergic reaction. Because of this, some people don't realize they have an infestation for months. There has been no evidence that bed bugs can transmit diseases. Bite locations are norm
Bed bugs are blood feeders. Their bites can cause red itchy spots on the skin. Not everyone's body reacts to bed bug bites due to it technically being an allergic reaction. Because of this, some people don't realize they have an infestation for months. There has been no evidence that bed bugs can transmit diseases. Bite locations are normally where the skin is uncovered. Bed bugs are known to be nocturnal, but can change feeding times to line up with your sleep schedule. They are experts at finding their meals by sensing the carbon dioxide you exhale and your body warmth. They have also been known to respond towards human odors. Unlike fleas, once feeding is done, they leave the host and return to their shelter area. Infestation is rarely caused by a lack of hygiene. Bed bugs are hitch hikers. Almost always being brought into the home by luggage, infested furniture, or on your clothing. Until the mid-20th century, bed bugs were very common in most households with some degree of infestation.
"Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite."
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