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Bed bugs are insects that cause itches & rashes, and are usually found in beds. They can infect your home without you even knowing it. Bed bugs are really tiny and hard to detect. The best way to eliminate them is to ask a termite exterminator or pest control company to do the job.

You may wonder what the signs and symptoms of a bed bug infestation are The following are the two most common signs:

1. Bed Bug Rash

The rash begins with an itching feeling. You won’t be able to see the rash at first but it will definitely feel itchy. They are itchier than mosquito bites, and the itch can be felt only after a minimum time period of one hour. In some cases, the rash comes out only a few days or weeks later.

You can identify a bed bug rash when it has a small, round and red bump that looks more swollen than a mosquito rash. Sometimes, the rash looks a lot like a sequential bite mark. If you suspect a bed bug rash, a few days of examining it wouldn’t hurt. The rash causes long-term itching for days together. Also, a bed bug rash doesn’t heal as fast as mosquito bites. They remain swollen for weeks at a time.

2. Smell of Bed Bugs

Next thing to look for is bed bug odor. What kind of an smell does it have?

A home where there’s plenty of bed bug infestation has a musty, obnoxious smell that bed bugs release. You may find this smell under the mattresses and headboard. Sofas are also sometimes infested with bed bugs. If they have cracks, check if they’ve got bed bug odor.

You should call pest control experts immediately if you happen to have a bed bug infestation. After, you should create pest control rules at home to prevent a repeat of this incident.

Learn more about the most effective methods of eradicating bed bugs and other pests from your homes or offices.