Why Do Bed Bugs Bite My Spouse and Not Me?

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A small bed bug bite on the wrist of a man.

Why do bed bugs bite my spouse, but not me? Or even worse, Why do they bite me but not my wife, husband, kids, etc? Sometimes its more of a statement and oddly enough its presented as a point of pride as though not being delicious to bed bugs is something theyve worked hard to achieve While bed bug tastes may vary, well never know for sure until one of them develops the ability to speak and can confirm.

Until that day were stuck assuming what we know from clinical research and observation.

So why do some people get bitten by bed bugs and others do not? Turns out thats the wrong question based on observation. The better question is why do some people break out in rash when they have a bed bug infestation and others do not? Once you realize that is the question then the answer is simple:

Some people are allergic to bed bug saliva.

You and your spouse are, in fact, both being bitten. One of you is allergic and the other is not. If your spouse is getting a rash and you are not, it simply means their body reacts to the bite and yours does not.

In fact, in some cultures a majority of the people do not react to bed bug bites. Bed bugs are common and are not as often controlled. To most theyre not considered a problem. At least not a problem that needs to be dealt with given the time and money required to eradicate them. They take steps to control the population but typically not total elimination.

Increased overseas travel and immigration have brought about the resurgence of bed bugs to the United States. Most Americans break out in rashes. It doesnt mean we taste better. Oddly enough, a rash on one person from bites often look completely different from another. Google bed bug bites on google and look at the different rashes. If your dermatologist cant figure out what that rash is, you may want to check your mattress.

If the person with the rash is also bleeding, know that the bed bugs are not actually causing the bleeding. Its the person scratching at the bites in the middle of the night while asleep. And the blood on the sheets isnt necessarily from the bleeding. Often times its a smashed bed bug. Take that as a small victory.

So if your wife or husband is waking every morning with a rash it doesnt mean they are delicious and you taste horrible. Sorry to ruin that thought. If it makes you feel better, then it is possible you taste horrible but youre still getting bitten by bed bugs.

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