If you are getting bug bites, but haven’t spotted the bugs that’s giving them to you it’s important to find out what you are dealing with first.
Once you know the exact bug that is biting you can take effective steps to get rid of them. Unfortunately, I’ve dealt with both fleas and bed bugs so I can tell you first hand what to look for and how to get rid of either.
Honestly, both are awful to deal with, but I think bed bugs are more disgusting and creepy. So here’s the difference between bed bug bites vs. fleas bites:
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Bed Bug Bites
To start with bed bugs are much easier to spot because they are larger and leave traces of their presence such as a rust color on bed frames.
I have several pictures of bed bug bites you can look at here. Since bed bugs are nocturnal they will usually bite at night. These bites can be located anywhere on the body and look like swollen red welts.
Unlike fleas bed, bugs don’t usually come into your home through pets. It’s usually from used furniture, clothing, or even hitching a ride on you from a public place that has them.
Bed bugs don’t jump they have to crawl to get on you. It’s usually rare, but some people do develop severe reactions from bed bug bites such as fever, blisters, irregular heartbeat, and difficulty breathing.
Flea Bites
If you have pets you have probably had to deal with fleas at one time or another. Fleas typically found on cats or dogs, but of course, can be found on other animals too.
A flea bite is usually found on the ankles and legs. Fleas are extremely small and look like little black dots that jump around. Unlike bed bugs, they don’t usually hide.
If you have fleas you’re likely to see them during the day or night. Flea bites are usually much smaller than the bites of a bed bug. The bites are usually tiny and in clusters.
How to Heal Bug Bites And Prevent Scarring
Usually bed bug bites will heal on there own, but they itch and can be very uncomfortable so here are some tips to help you during the healing process:
- hydrocortisone that can be purchases online
- Anti Itch Creams
If you experience severe swelling or
Now to heal flea bites you should wash the infected area to prevent infection and avoid scratching the bite. There are several over the counter items you can purchase as well.
- Aloe Vera
- Tea Tree Oil
- Rubbing alcohol
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Conclusion
There are many differences between bed bug bites vs flea bites. Both leave itchy bites that you must avoid scratching to prevent scarring and spend
Fortunately, both bites usually heal on their own within two weeks. In some instances, you may need some over the counter products that can aid you during the healing process.
