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Bedbugs are small, reddish-brown blood-sucking, wingless insects. Bedbug bites usually clear up without treatment in a week or two. Bedbugs aren't known to spread disease, but they can cause an allergic reaction or a severe skin reaction in some people.
Bedbugs are about the size of an apple seed. They hide in the cracks and crevices of beds, box springs, headboards, bed frames and other objects around a bed and come out at night to feed on their preferred host, humans. The risk of runnin...
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Symptoms of bedbug bites are similar to symptoms of other insect bites and rashes. Bedbug bites are usually:
Some people have no reaction to bedbug bites, while others experience an allergic reaction that can include severe itching, blisters or hives....
Bedbug infestations may be linked to:
Bedbug infestations usually occur around or near where people sleep. They can be found in:
Bedbug bites don't usually need treatment, as they usually disappear on their own within a week or two. You might ease symptoms by using:
It can be difficult to get rid of a bedbug infestation because they hide well and can live months without eating. You may need to hire a professional exterminator, who will likely...
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