Is bed bug Toxic for health?

Bed bugs are very nuisance but not considered a toxic pest. The bed bug doesn't spread disease.

A bed bug was first encountered in the 11th century in Germany, and it is believed that it originated in the Middle East. Bed bugs live with humans, and their survival depends on our survival. They typically survive on human blood only. It can be the biggest reason why bed bugs don't spread or transmit disease to a human.

However, bed bugs are not founded to transmit any disease yet, but some health risks are present. Bed bugs could be responsible for health issues from mild to severe.

How do bed bugs bite?

Bed bugs usually bite on a human's exposed area, like the neck, hand, face, and legs. It is because bed bugs feed on our blood, which is the main reason they hide at the place where we sit or sleep (like on sofa corners, bed cervix, bed corners, bed cracks). Bed bug mainly bites us when we sleep or our body doesn't have any moment for a while so that no one will notice their bites. Bed bugs bite in a series of 6-7 bites at a time.

Is bed bug bites poisonous?

Bed bug bites aren't poisonous; they are not even noticeable instantly. It can be why bed bug infestation is the hardest to discover. Also, bed bug bites look like mosquito bites. The most common health issue related to bed bug bites is itching. Bed bug bites often result in big red bumps or welts on the skin within a couple of days after they bite. In some people, the reaction may take up to a week or two, and bites won't even react for some.

People infected with bed bug bites urge to itch the bite area, which can cause skin damage and lead to many other reactions. Although taking care and controlling the urge to scratch can prevent serious causes. But still, if you find any persistent response on your body of bed bug bites, you should consider consulting with the doctor.

Bed bug bites can disrupt your life. And one most significant disruptions is loss of sleep, which can lead to many other problems in your life, like lousy work performance and driving safety, which can be very dangerous and requires total attention.

Prevention Schemes for bed bug infestation

Various methods or ways can use to prevent bedbugs from making an entrance into your homes.

 One of the most significant points you should be careful about is if you stay overnight anywhere outside. It might be an opportunity for a bed bug to relocate, so carefully check your sleep area and luggage if they get infested by a bed bug.

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1. Carefully inspect the things that newly come to your house, especially if you are buying any second-hand furniture or other stuff.
2. Inspect the house properly if you are moving to any other furniture house.
3. Carefully check on the bed corners while changing the bedding. The bed bug can feed on our blood and not be detected for months.
4. When you return from an overnight trip, check on your belongings and leave the luggage outside for a day or more, especially far away from where you sleep or rest.
5. If you stay in hotels for any reason, scrutinize the hotel room so bed bugs do not infest it.
6. In some way, it is the comfort that bed bugs don't transmit any disease, but who likes to be a food party for this nuisance pest?

Nobody wants any disruption in their sleep, which can be present if you have a bed bug infestation, as they leave a very disgusting smell.

Although bed bug is hard to deal with, there is nothing we can't deal with if we try with complete care and determination. And with some precaution and help, we can also get rid of bed bugs.