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Posts Tagged ‘bed bug bites’
FAQs April 22nd, 2010
Are three bites grouped together bed bugs?
Maybe. Bed bug bite symptoms seem distinctive. But it’s possible that linear bug bites following the “breakfast, lunch, dinner” pattern came from another bug and are the result of coincidence. Your best bet is to check for other signs of bed bugs [...] → Read more
FAQs April 12th, 2010
Are there bugs that bite in patterns?
Yes, there are bugs that bite in patterns. One of those is, of course, bed bugs. From Bed Bug Bite Symptoms: Bed bug bites often occur in a unique bite pattern of a linear group of three or four, sometimes referred to as a “breakfast, lunch, dinner” pattern. Bedbug bites can occur singly but are often in [...] → Read more
In The News, Media April 8th, 2010
Informative and Funny Bed Bugs PSA
A friend sent this to me and I knew it was worth passing along immediately. It’s a comic-style public service announcement for bed bugs. Well written and drawn. You’ll be disgusted, entertained and made to laugh out loud all at once. Check it out: A Quick PSA From Liza. [...] → Read more
In The News March 15th, 2010
Bed Bugs on Spring Break
From WTSP.com 10 Connects in St. Petersburg, Florida: Spring Break is in full swing in the Bay Area. Last week, several Florida Colleges and Universities were out, and local beaches were packed. This morning a warning for those Spring Breakers, don’t bring home unwanted guests. We’re talking about Bed Bugs. The nocturnal, blood-sucking pests that can [...] → Read more
In The News February 12th, 2010
Friday Bed Bug News Roundup
I’ll post my weekly news findings here so you can easily stay up to date on bed bugs. It’s important to know if anything bed bug related is happening in your area. And if you travel, you want to know what is happening at your destination so you can plan accordingly. How to Build Your Own [...] → Read more
FAQs January 27th, 2010
How long until bed bug bites appear?
The standard answer is: it depends. It depends on how sensitive you are and how much you’ve been bitten. If you are really sensitive to bed bug bites or you simply got hammered by the little buggers, you might see symptoms the next day. For most people though, bed bug bites will appear in about 9 [...] → Read more
FAQs, Myths January 12th, 2010
Do bed bugs feed on dead skin?
Not sure where this myth comes from but no, bed bugs do not feed on dead skin — they feed on blood. They are attracted to our heat and the CO2 that we breathe out. They hide in areas in and around the bed and come out just before dawn to feed. If we aren’t [...] → Read more
FAQs January 12th, 2010
Can you get bed bug bites while you are awake?
Yes, bed bugs will bite when you are awake. It is probably not the norm as bed bugs typically feed in the early morning before dawn. Still, a lot depends on how long it’s been since they have fed. In the video below you can see bed bugs feeding on entomologist Lou Sorkin: Pretty gross if [...] → Read more
FAQs December 3rd, 2009
How long does it take to show bed bug bite symptoms?
How long it takes to show bed bug bite symptoms generally depends on: How sensitive your body is to bed bug bites. How much a person has been bitten. For most people, bed bug bite symptoms show up in within 9 days. However, some people have severe reactions and the symptoms will show up almost immediately. Also, if [...] → Read more