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Can Bed Bugs Hurt Me?

While bed bugs are certainly a feared insect, they aren’t as dangerous as some of their fellow pests. Yes, their bites can leave you with red, itchy bumps—and an infestation can be very anxiety-inducing—but bed bugs are not known to cause any major dangers.

The main concerns with the presence of bed bugs include:

  • A bed bug bite can be itchy and uncomfortable.
  • Bites can occasionally cause more serious symptoms, such as allergic reactions.
  • Bed bugs are nearly impossible to get rid of without a professional exterminator.
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Threats of Bed Bugs

Bed bugs may seem scary and downright gross, but they do not pose the same dangers some pests tend to. The biggest worry about bed bugs is the distress they can inflict upon home or business owners. Needless to say, an infestation can very much disrupt your daily routine. Victims lose sleep, have to treat bites, front treatment costs, and worry about the possibility of being infested again. Bed bug bites can be dangerous if the victim reacts to them poorly.

Do Bed Bug Bites Hurt?

When bitten by a bed bug, you won’t feel it. Bed bugs inject an anesthetic and an anticoagulant that prevents a person from realizing they are being bitten. Pain from a bite can start anywhere from a few hours to a few days after the bite. The most common symptom from bed bug bites is the itching, which can be painful. If you scratch at a bite, the bites can become worse and take longer to heal.

Dangers of Bed Bugs in Wisconsin

For the most part, bed bug bites heal and there are no serious repercussions. Bites clear up in just a week or two. Once bed bugs are treated and controlled, any lingering threats should disappear. The true danger of bed bugs is their ability to spread throughout your property and travel from one hiding spot to another. Without the help of a professional exterminator, infestations are simply too difficult to get under complete control.

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