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What do bed bugs look like?
Bed bugs are small, flat insects. Bed bugs are reddish-brown in color and do not fly. Bed bug eggs and nymphs are tiny and can be very difficult to see. Bed bug adults can be up to 1/3 inch or about the size of President Lincolns head on a penny.
Bed bugs often bite people at night during sleep. One of the easiest ways to identify a bed bug infestation is by the tell-tale bite marks on the face, neck, arms, hands or any other body parts while sleeping. It is important to look for other bed bug clues where you sleep. These clues include bed bug skins after molting, blood spots on bedding, or a sweet musty odor.
Bed bug bite marks are similar to that of a mosquito or a flea -- a slightly swollen and red area that may itch and be irritating. It is hard to tell if youve been bitten by a bed bug unless you find bed bugs or signs of infestation. When bed bugs bite, they inject an anesthetic and an anticoagulant that prevents a person from realizing they are being bitten. Most people do not realize they have been bitten until bite marks appear from one to several days later.
Bed bugs are not known to spread disease.
To cope with bed bug bites try to avoid scratching and apply antiseptic cream or lotion. Maybe take an antihistamine. People who excessively scratch itchy bug bites can increase the chance of a secondary skin infection.
Bed bug bites affect everyone differently. Some people may have no reaction and will not develop bite marks or visible signs of being bitten. Other people may be allergic to the bed bugs and can react with enlarged bite marks and painful swelling at the bite site. Bed bugs bites are not considered to be dangerous, though an allergic reaction may need medical attention.
In addition to the information on this page, we can recommend the information on theEnvironmental Protection Agencys bed bug webpageand theUniversity of Tennessees bed bugs webpage. These websites are updated regularly and have high-quality, peer-reviewed information and photographs of bed bugs.
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Bed Bugs - Tennessee
- Dog Inspectors - Bed Bug Dog - August 25th, 2011 [August 19th, 2011]
- Dog Inspectors - Bed Bug Dog Tennessee - August 25th, 2011 [August 23rd, 2011]
- "Day 6-9 Shaconage to Memphis" Rolls's photos around Memphis, United States (bed bugs tennessee) - August 26th, 2011 [August 26th, 2011]
- Nashville Metro Public Health Dept. conference on bed bugs - September 6th, 2011 [September 6th, 2011]
- Dog Inspectors on Channel 2 News Nashville - September 8th, 2011 [September 8th, 2011]
- Tennessee bed bug control - September 13th, 2011 [September 13th, 2011]
- How to Control Bed Bugs in Your Home - September 20th, 2011 [September 20th, 2011]
- Dog Inspectors TV Commercial - Video - October 13th, 2011 [October 13th, 2011]
- Knoxville Bed Bug Control - October 15th, 2011 [October 15th, 2011]
- Nashville, TN bed bug control | Reeves Pest Control - Video - December 2nd, 2011 [December 2nd, 2011]
- Pest Control Knoxville Asks Do You Have Bed Bugs - Video - December 6th, 2011 [December 6th, 2011]
- Knoxville Bed Bug Prevention Arrow Exterminators - Video - December 8th, 2011 [December 8th, 2011]
- Knox hotel first in TN to lose operating license - March 28th, 2012 [March 28th, 2012]
- Days Inn O'Fallon sued following alleged bed bug infestation - May 12th, 2012 [May 12th, 2012]
- Chappell's Pest Control canine demonstration - Video - June 5th, 2012 [June 5th, 2012]
- New Research Reveals Bed Bugs' ability to transfer harmful bacteria - June 8th, 2012 [June 8th, 2012]
- Reports of Bed Bugs in Pigeon Forge Hotels - Pigeon Forge ... - November 3rd, 2013 [November 3rd, 2013]
- Bed Bug Extermination in Smyrna TN | - Pest Control, Exterminators ... - November 3rd, 2013 [November 3rd, 2013]
- The Best Bed Bug Exterminators in Virginia or Tennessee. Bar None! - November 8th, 2013 [November 8th, 2013]
- Bed Bug Registry Database Tennessee, Usa, National Bed Bug ... - November 27th, 2013 [November 27th, 2013]
- Bed Bug Extermination in Smyrna TN | - Pest Control ... - November 30th, 2013 [November 30th, 2013]
- Bed bugs in PF? - Pigeon Forge Forum - TripAdvisor - December 28th, 2013 [December 28th, 2013]
- Bed Bug Control | Bed Bug Exterminator Knoxville and ... - December 28th, 2013 [December 28th, 2013]
- Bed Bugs in TN | Bedbug Exterminators in Tennessee - December 31st, 2013 [December 31st, 2013]
- Bed Bugs In Nashville, Middle TN | Hendersonville Bed Bug ... - March 13th, 2014 [March 13th, 2014]
- Bed Bugs - Pest Control, Exterminators in Murfreesboro ... - March 25th, 2014 [March 25th, 2014]
- Bed Bugs Bite Guest in Tennessee Motel, My Cleaning Products Suggests a Bed Bug Spray to Help Kill the Critters ... - May 2nd, 2014 [May 2nd, 2014]
- Bed Bugs Bite Guest in Tennessee Motel, My Cleaning ... - May 6th, 2014 [May 6th, 2014]
- Bed Bugs Biting in Tennessee Motel - May 9th, 2014 [May 9th, 2014]
- Reports of Bed Bugs in Nashville Hotels - Nashville ... - May 25th, 2014 [May 25th, 2014]
- KCK assisted living facility battling bed bugs - WMC ... - November 20th, 2014 [November 20th, 2014]
- Spartanburg Housing Authority Says Bed Bugs "Regretful ... - November 24th, 2014 [November 24th, 2014]
- Bed bug infestation becomes major problem for local family - January 9th, 2015 [January 9th, 2015]
- Woman claims bed bugs bit her while at Hollywood movie theater - January 14th, 2015 [January 14th, 2015]
- UT scholarship hopes to tackle bed bugs - January 30th, 2015 [January 30th, 2015]
- How to Tell If You Have Bed Bugs - Easy Tips | eHow - February 6th, 2015 [February 6th, 2015]
- Bed Bug Bites - February 6th, 2015 [February 6th, 2015]
- Bed bugs discovery closes Rogersville senior center, library - March 13th, 2015 [March 13th, 2015]
- Bed Bug Extermination in Knoxville, TN | Bed Bug Control ... - July 30th, 2015 [July 30th, 2015]
- Cost of bed bugs extermination service - Orkin.com - January 4th, 2017 [January 4th, 2017]
- Check your Hotel Apartment for complaints of Bed Bugs pg2 - January 31st, 2017 [January 31st, 2017]
- Nashville Bed Bug Control | Middle TN Bed Bug Exterminator - February 21st, 2017 [February 21st, 2017]
- Kingsport Senior Center sprayed for bed bugs - Kingsport Times News - June 14th, 2017 [June 14th, 2017]
- Alexandria VA Bed bug Hotel and Apartment Reports - January 18th, 2018 [January 18th, 2018]
- Bed Bugs - tn.gov - March 2nd, 2018 [March 2nd, 2018]
- Tennessee, United States Bed Bug Registry Map Bed Bug ... - March 2nd, 2018 [March 2nd, 2018]
- Pest Control Murfreesboro | Termites | Bed Bugs | Mold ... - March 22nd, 2018 [March 22nd, 2018]
- Kill Bed Bugs in Dunlap Tennessee Best of 2018 - August 30th, 2018 [August 30th, 2018]
- The Fastest Way To Get Rid Of BedBugs Nashville Bed Bugs - April 17th, 2019 [April 17th, 2019]
- Any local reports on Bed Bugs here? - Pigeon Forge Forum ... - June 14th, 2020 [June 14th, 2020]
- Gatlinburg TN Bed bug Hotel and Apartment Reports - July 14th, 2020 [July 14th, 2020]
- Victims Of Bed Bug Infestations Have Much To Know About ... - July 14th, 2020 [July 14th, 2020]
- Bed Bugs! What You Need to Know | The Bug Man - July 21st, 2020 [July 21st, 2020]
- Tennessee Bed Bug Hotel and Apartment Reports ... - August 6th, 2020 [August 6th, 2020]
- Bedbug infestation is requiring entire Tennessee legislative office building to be treated - Tennessean - November 25th, 2020 [November 25th, 2020]
- Bed bugs: The smells warning of an infestation including a marzipan odour - TechnoCodex - January 3rd, 2021 [January 3rd, 2021]
- Two Tennessee Cities Among The Worst In The U.S. For Bed Bugs - iHeartRadio - January 17th, 2022 [January 17th, 2022]
- Blind woman thankful for the help after bed bugs invade home - April 2nd, 2022 [April 2nd, 2022]
- Pest Control Murfreesboro | Termites | Bed Bugs | Mold | Waterproofing - January 4th, 2023 [January 4th, 2023]
- Bed bugs cause motel in Cleveland to almost fail inspection - Local 3 News - December 12th, 2023 [December 12th, 2023]
- 2 Tennessee Cities Named Among The 'Worst Cities For Bed Bugs' In The U.S. | 1075 The River - 1075 The River - January 31st, 2024 [January 31st, 2024]
- Cleveland hotel nearly fails inspection after live bed bugs found in rooms - Local 3 News - February 8th, 2024 [February 8th, 2024]
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