1. BY THE WAY THEY LOOK
Frequently, a red spot emerges on the skin where a bed bug has fed. The size and swelling of this spot vary depending on the individual's level of allergy. While resembling bites from other blood-sucking insects like mosquitoes or fleas, bed bug bites typically appear larger and cause more pronounced swelling.
2. BY THE LOCATION OF THE BITE
They usually appear on the parts of the body most exposed when sleeping like:
- hands
- shoulders
- face
- legs
- arms
Sometimes the bites are only visible two or three days later. Not only do they look red and slightly swollen, but they can also be itchy and painful.
Mosquitos tend to bite sporadically, while fleas usually bite on legs and ankles, and the reaction is typically less strong. Bed bug bites may form small raised bumps or welts on the skin.
3. BY THE NUMBER OF BITES
Bed bug bites can be randomly spread in a zigzag but often the bites appear in a row, indicating that the insect tried several capillaries and did not immediately succeed. So, it kept biting until it found a small blood vessel to feed from.
UNSURE IF THE MARKS ARE FROM BED BUGS?
If you are still not sure if you have bed bugs, you can look for other signs of bed bugs. Shed skin, blood stains, droppings, and more.
