Bed bugs are the most notorious insects in Singapore for their stealthy infestations and disturbing bites. Their bites do not spread diseases but can cause severe itching, allergic reactions, and sleep disturbances. Identifying early body signs of bed bugs helps you eliminate and prevent the infestation.
The most common early signs of bed bugs on the body include red, itchy bites, appearing in clusters or a zigzag pattern, skin rashes, blisters, allergic reactions, unexplained bite marks, and increased itching at night.
Inspect the mattresses, cushion cover, couch cover, seams, cracks on the walls, and under the bed to find the bed bugs. Wash bedding in hot water, use bed bug repellent, and hire professionals to eradicate the bugs from your house.
Common Body Early Signs of Bed Bugs
Red, Itchy Bites
The most common sign of bed bugs on the body is experiencing small, red bumps in clusters or lines. You will find these bites on exposed areas like arms, legs, neck, and back. Sometimes, the bites cause itching and irritation.
Bite Marks with a Pattern
The bite marks will have a zigzag or linear pattern that differentiates the bites from mosquito or flea bites. Generally, the flea or mosquito bites are more random.
Skin Reactions and Allergies
This is an uncommon sign of bed bugs. A few people experience bed bug rash, swelling, or blisters. Severe reactions may cause hives or an allergic response. However, again, this is not common in skin-early bedbugs.
Unexplained Bug Bites with No Visible Bugs
Some people experience bites with no visible bed bugs. There can be multiple reasons for that. One is that dust mites or fleas can bite you. On the other side, bed bugs can bite you, and hide under the bed, seams of the mattresses or cushions, or cracks on the wall or furniture. These bugs are experts in quick hiding.
Itching That Increases at Night
Bed bugs are nocturnal and they love to move in dark conditions. That means you will experience bites and itch more at bedtime.
No signs of bed bugs but I have bites
You can experience bed bug bites without the live bugs. This happens when the bugs stay around you, especially under the bed or cushion cover, wall or furniture cracks, and mattress or cushion seams. They bite and run quickly to hide.
How to Check for Bed Bugs
Look for common hiding spots such as mattresses, bed frames, headboards, couches, carpets, wall cracks, electrical outlets, luggage, clothing, upholstered furniture, behind wallpaper, under rugs, and inside wooden furniture joints. Try to use flashlights at night to suddenly light up the area since bed bugs love to mone at night. Hire professionals to find the bugs since they know where to look. Get more ideas how to check bed bugs.
Prevention Tips
- Check for early signs of bed bugs on the body, mattresses, couches, beds, walls, and other spaces.
- Wash your clothing regularly and dry them under hot sunlight.
- Use bedbug-proof pillows and mattress covers.
- Vacuum frequently and seal the cracks and crevices.
- Check beds and clothing while travelling.
- Reduce clutter at home.
- Hire professionals once you see a sign of a bed bug.
Need Professional Help?
Termite Specialist PTE LTD, a leading pest control company in Singapore offer a complete bed bugs solution for you. We also provide effective pest control service including ants, rodents, cockroaches, mosquitos, and Booklice for both residential and commercial areas. You can call us at +6569103776 or visit our office. Get direction.
