Bed Bug Bite Symptoms

Unfortunately you may need to know about bed bug bite symptoms as bed bugs are now fairly common problem. If your child has a bed bug rash and itchy bites he will be uncomfortable and you may need to change his mattress as well as thoroughly clean bedding and the house as bed bugs are not only found in beds.

The common bed bug bite symptoms are a rash with small itchy raised red areas which can appear after a few hours or even after a few days after the bugs have bitten. You may see the bed bugs in seams of the mattress but as they are not confined to beds you might see them on the sofa, in carpets, or other furniture. You could also see tiny spots of blood on the bedding.

The bed bug bites are painless and do not spread any contagious disease. To treat the bed bug rash you can get appropriate creams and lotions from your chemist or see your doctor. The lotions won't kill the bugs, but should ease the itching. A bed bug rash can last for around 3 days before fading away but if your child scratches a lot or is allergic to the bite the rash could last for longer. Seek medical attention to get the most appropriate treatment for your child.

To get rid of the bed bugs can be tricky - you may need to get rid of the mattress and other household furniture and/or use a professional exterminator. The house will need to be cleaned very thoroughly and some items, such as mattresses, may need replacing.

To avoid getting bed bugs again buy new furniture or closely inspect any second hand furniture that you bring to the house. If you travel abroad then check your hotel room for bed bugs as you could easily bring them home with you unknowingly.