Differences Between Bed Bug Bites & Common Insect Bites

Waking up itchy from a bug bite is a common fear we all share since we don’t know what was behind the irritation. Thankfully, we’re going to cover some common bug bites so you can identify what it was (and how to take further action). With this being said, here’s a look at the difference between bed bug bites and common insect bites.

Mosquito Bites

Mosquito bites are fairly random and are the result of a female mosquito wanting your blood. Once you’re bitten by a mosquito, the bite is almost instantly noticeable due to the itching and swelling that comes along with it. The one good thing about mosquito bites is that the bites resolve themselves rather quickly, but the bad thing is that some mosquitos carry malaria. Mosquitos tend to bite on isolated parts of the arms, legs, or head of their victim.

Spider Bites

Spider bites can be very dangerous and should be noted if one occurs during your slumber. Spider bites can sometimes be painful, cause serious harm to the body, and appear as a tiny blister.

Since a spider bite can take place at any time of the day, it should be noted that spiders love staying in dark areas. If you happen to get bit by a spider, seeking medical attention may be required.

Bed Bug Bites

Bed bug bites cause much more trouble since they can bring forward serious problems when it comes to solving the issue. Bed bug bites come in clusters and can be identified as itchy red dots on the body.

In addition to this, bed bugs can crawl under clothes and most end with a person having to throw out whatever they’re sleeping on (or where they’re resting) to solve the problem.

Considering the information above, hiring a professional Phoenix exterminator to take care of a pest problem is very important. Thankfully, Preventive Pest Control is here to resolve any pest problem you have without tearing apart your home.  When a pest problem comes between you and your home, Preventive Pest Control is here to make your pest problems an issue of the past.

Photo credits: Spider bites by S. J. Pyrotechnic, used under CC BY-SA 2.0/resized from original | Bed bug bites by hiroo yamagata, used under CC BY-SA 2.0/resized from original