Bedbug or bug, how to recognize them?
Between green insects that fly in the gardens and pests that plunder our mattress, nothing to see! Wood bugs (or fields) live outdoors and generally hibernate in the garden and, more rarely, in homes. They can be brown, green, red or black and measure about 12 mm. Wood bugs feed on sap, so they are harmless to humans and animals. In contrast, bed bugs are creeping insects that feed on human blood. They live in dwellings, mainly in the rooms. Brown in color, they measure about 8 mm. They bite at night (up to 90 times by bug!) And suck the blood.
How to recognize a sting?
Bed bug bites look like mosquito bites . In general, the insect stings in series of 3 or 4 pits aligned or grouped at the same place. They are most often located on the arms, legs and back. These bites can be accompanied by itching that sometimes disturbs sleep. In some, the bites disappear after a few hours without treatment. In others, they appear only after several months of infestation. It is rare, but it can happen that they cause an immediate and localized allergic reaction , causing very painful red blisters. In this case, we avoid scratching and consult!
How to relieve bed bug bites?
It is imperative to clean to reduce the risk of infection and relieve itching / burning quickly.
- Use a mild soap on the sting
- Let act a few minutes
- Rinse with hot water
There are also recipes of grandmothers to fight against the bites of this pest: bBicarbonate of soda, lemon juice, toothpaste are part of the 'secrets' transmitted from generation to generation to cure this type of bite.Why not ...
The bed bug is a real scourge . She quickly infests a home and is easily brought home, without his knowledge in his luggage. We explain to you how to get rid of it .
