There are several types of bugs that bite humans and leave their mark for all to see report NJ pest control professionals. Mosquitos, fleas, ticks, bed bugs, spiders, ants, and even cockroaches won’t hesitate to partake in human flesh if it suits their fancy. Bite wounds will vary for each insect depending on what type of insect is doing the biting.
Depending on the time of year that the bites occur, it could be very difficult to determine what type of insect is actually the cause of the fierce pain and intense itching that follows.
Studies have shown that about 50% of bed bug bite victims have an allergic reaction to saliva of the bed bugs. Because only 50% of people show signs of being bitten, bed bugs often go un-noticed in homes and will multiply out of control.
For some unfortunate victims, bed bug bites are intensely itchy. Bites can be found anywhere on your body, but bed bugs do tend to prefer to attack areas of skin that are exposed. Legs, arms, feet, neck and the face seem to be preferred places for the little vampires.
Bed bugs are attracted to the breath that we exhale (C02) and the heat that our body emits. Once we are in a deep sleep, usually around 3 to 5 a.m., bed bugs will slip out from their hiding spots and find their way to their intended victim. Once they are there, they stab you with their two hollow tubes. One tube injects anti-coagulants and anesthetics. The other tube is used to suck the blood from their victim.
It can be difficult to determine the source of a bed bug bite wound because bite marks can take up to 10 days to appear on the skin.
Bed bug infestations are a very difficult pest to control. A New Jersey pest control expert like Allison Pest Control has the skill and knowledge to kill bed bugs no matter how extensive the infestation is.