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carol says:

August 30, 2012 at 2:31 am

I am so glad I came to this site, as it at least I dont feel alone in this battle Im fighting! It is 2am and I am sitting in my new recliner that my sister gave me last spring!! I love my recliner, but it is ruined as of tonight when as a last resort I decided to sleep in it since I have been driven out of my bed from these unrelenting bloodsuckers!

I am trying to type this and get relief at the same time from the terrible itching that has robbed me of my sleep for several nights now.Anyway, now as I said, my new recliner is ruined because even after covering it with plastic and then covering with a new sheet I just took out of the package, it still was stained with vaseline I had put on my arms from all the bites and itching Im going throughI also resorted to covering it with corn starch which seems to brush right off, but Im afraid the vaseline is here to stayIm heartbroken about my recliner and the whole mess in general!!

Oh, I just killed one crawling up my arm as Im typing right now and it was filled with MY blood!!!I dont know what to do or where to turnIm a senior citizen and I am on a limited income so I cant spend alot of money on this.I am so discouraged and sleep deprived that before I started typing this I sobbed for at least an hourI live in an apartment complex for people 65 and older and someone came down the hall and knocked on my door and ask me if I was alrightI just said I was having a bad night which is an understatement!!!

Is there anything I can do one my own since I am afraid the manager will make me pay for any treatment and also start all kinds of concern for everyone elseIt is very embarrassing even though I know this is very come anymoreI am at my wits end!!!

Jeffrey says:

August 19, 2012 at 10:09 pm

Hey Emily, sorry about that and Im having the same trouble. I thought they were the same as mosquito bites but these BB bites seem to leave nastier and move visible scars. They are all over my feet and thighs/arms. I have no idea if the scars from itching are permanent or not and am also looking for advice?

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Extension > Garden > Insects > Prevention and control of bed bugs in residences

Dr. Stephen A. Kells, Assistant Professor Jeff Hahn, Extension Professor Department of Entomology University of Minnesota

Adult bed bug

Bed bugs, Cimex lectularius, have resurged to quickly become a very important pest of the 21st century, as they invade numerous urban areas. Our society has had a 30+ year "vacation" from this pest, when bed bugs were almost completely removed from North America as a result of mass treatments with older types of insecticides (DDT, Chlordane, Lindane). Recently though, bed bugs have found ample opportunity to increase in numbers and spread through society. Their success is a result of a combination of factors: increased travel of people; improved treatment methods that specifically target other insect pests (and thus not impact bed bugs); and the lack of public awareness. In addition to homes and hotels, bed bugs are also being found in schools, retail facilities, office buildings, libraries, and other public areas.

Bed bugs are parasites that feed on the blood of people, using these blood meals to grow and reproduce. They do not distinguish between dirty or clean homes and all people are vulnerable to infestations in their homes. Bed bugs are also capable of feeding on animals, including dogs, cats, and other pets.

They live close to areas where people typically sleep, rest, or sit for long periods. Hungry bugs will move out from their hiding places, in search of exposed skin. Typically, the head and neck are bitten, but bed bugs will also bite bare arms, hands, and legs. When searching for a place to feed, these bugs can move very quickly. Once an appropriate site is found, they feed for 2-5 minutes until full, and then move quickly away from the person and into a hiding place.

In addition to bed bugs moving towards a person when they are least likely to notice the insects, the result of their bites may also go unnoticed, or can be mistaken for the bites of other pests. All people are not equally sensitive to bed bug bites, so while some victims break out in rashes from the bites, other people may not display symptoms. When a reaction does occur, the results of feeding can be mild (a simple red spot) to severe (rash or even hives). The reactions caused by feeding might be mistaken for other problems. Fleas, mosquitoes and other biting insects, sensitization to detergents and soaps, and irritants (e.g., poison ivy) are some of the conditions victims of bed bugs thought they were dealing with.

Bed bugs are not known to transmit disease to people. They have been discovered to harbor 28 different human pathogens, but fortunately, the transmission of these diseases to people has not been demonstrated.

Bed bug before and after a blood meal

Adult bed bugs are oval, flattened, brown, and wingless insects approximately 1/4" to 3/8" long (5-9 mm). They are similar in appearance to a wood tick. After the bug has taken a blood meal, its color will change from brown to purplish-red. Also after feeding, it is larger and more cigar-shaped making it appear like a different insect. Young bed bugs are much smaller, 1/16" (1.6 mm) when they first hatch, and nearly colorless except after feeding, but resemble the adult in general shape. You may also find cast skins, which are empty shells of bugs as they grow from one stage to the next. After a blood meal, bed bugs deposit fecal spots (composed of digested blood) in areas adjacent to the feeding site or back at their hiding places.

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Bed Bug Bite Individual Pack

Relieves the Itch - Antimicrobial - Antiseptic

Our Lab Technicians secret weapon against unsitely, itchy and scaringbed bug bites!You don't want ugly dark bed bug scarsthat won't go away on their own andcan be seen by everyone.You don't have to coverup! Our 4 oz Healing Gel and 4 oz ProEcza Creamwill soothe the itching and burning associated with bed bug bites, as well as help protect against the risk of skin infection and fade away thosedark bed bug bite scars.

ProEcza goes to work immediately to soothe the itch on the skin, while Healing Gel penetrates deeply to help prevent infection, minimizeswelling itching and scaring. The products work in combination with each other to neutralize the bed bug saliva (the main cause of the itchiness) as well as help maintain healthy, itch-free skin.

The active ingredient in the Infection Protection Gel, Benzalkonium Chloride, is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, such as leave-on skin antiseptics, towelettes, wet wipes, while also being used in the medical field in preparations used for skin disinfection prior to use of syringes. The Healing Gel is a rapidly acting biocidal agent with a moderately long duration of action. It's also active against bacteria and some viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Bed Bug scars (the dark spots) can last over a year. The Healing Gel will fade away bed bug scaring when used daily in about a month.

ProEcza contains 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream. It not only treats bed bug bites, but it effectively relieves the itching and inflammation from eczema, dermatitis, rashes, insect stings, poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. It provides on-contact relief where skin problems originate, in seconds, without stinging!

In addition to anti-itch, ProEcza ingredients were specifically chosen for their moisturizing and skin repair qualities as well. You'll find moisturizing relief from this remarkable cream even after the itching and burning from the bites have gone. ProEcza is light to the touch and leaves your skin burning and itch-free without any dyes or fragrances.

The Bed Bug Bite Packs are available for Individuals or the larger 4 oz Family Size.

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What are Bed Bugs?

Bed Bugs are tiny insects that can grow up to 5mm in length and unlike dust mites, can be seen with the naked eye.

Bed Bugs pierce the skin with two hollow tubes. One tube injects saliva which contains an anesthetic ensuring numbness, while the other contains an anticoagulant ensuring uninterrupted blood flow during feeding.

Bed Bugs feed every 5-10 days with each feeding lasting approximately 3-5 minutes, after which they go back into hiding. Bed Bugs can go without food for nearly 1 year.

Normally, a bed bug does not transmit any disease. Some people may suffer slight irritation or itching from a bite, in other cases persons may suffer from capillary dilation or the formation of pus filled blisters.

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How to treat bed bug bites

Bed Bugs became a rarity during the latter part of the 20th century. Since 2000, there has been a reported 400% increase in bed bugs, predominantly in North America, South America and Australia.

Due to the growing number of apartment buildings and hotels, it is becoming increasingly difficult to control the number of bed bugs found in non-residential beds and linens.

In an interesting bed bugs related lawsuit, a woman in Chicago sued a hotel for $20 million after waking up with over 500 bug bites

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