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bed-bugscouk on "Found a Bug on Bed, need ID please~"

bed-bugscouk — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:46:10 +0000

Hi, If you search for carpet beetles it's a regular topic and will lead you to a PDF guide I wrote on the subject. David

paranoidmom on "Looking for a specific FAQ"

paranoidmom — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:22:21 +0000

I have found 1 particular FAQ really helpful. It's about fecal matter ID and how to spot on various surfaces (wall, cloth, wood, etc). Can anyone link that here and I will bookmark it for future reference! Thanks so much. It's a list of links to pictures. one of them says something like, BB fecal criss cross. Hope this helps! ~PM

Blue_Bug on "Found a Bug on Bed, need ID please~"

Blue_Bug — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:49:37 +0000

thanks all!! Now i need to get rid of these carpet beetles! [now i just need to find out how to change the post title to include the answer...

bed-bugscouk on "Prevention contracts"

bed-bugscouk — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:14 +0000

LOL, yes KQ for the most part I agree unless you set out to hunt the prey from the start and then it's all about behavioral modeling and "knowing your enemy" after all there is no point in hunting penguins in the Sahara with a club. David

KillerQueen on "Prevention contracts"

KillerQueen — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:04 +0000

PS. What I tell people when they ask if I do this type of service is .... Better I just show up with a ski mask and take your money.

KillerQueen on "Prevention contracts"

KillerQueen — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:14:33 +0000

Bed Bugs = Contact sport. Nuff said

loubugs on "Found a Bug on Bed, need ID please~"

loubugs — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:29:34 +0000

Yes, I'll concur with the carpet beetle det. You should look at images of bed bugs so you can easily discern them from carpet beetle adults, especially female odd beetles (Thylodrias contractus).

loubugs on "Is this a bed bug?"

loubugs — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:28:13 +0000

<blockquote>2. If there's eight legs, as Lewis Black says, You're F#%ked ! It's some type of tick. However, quite frequently, inexperienced folks will count antennae as legs, so don't panic. </blockquote> If you look at a shiny spider beetle, the antennae are quite thick and leg-like to the uninitiated, and spider or tick will often be used as an initial determination. So a clear picture would be better. It does look like a weevil of some sort.

nyccanine on "Official bed bug k9 industry thread"

nyccanine — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:19:02 +0000

Hello, this is a question for all of the dog handlers out there. What method do you use to get your dog in the "bed bug hunting" mindset? I know some use "seek" and others use seek as well as showing the dog something to get him/her motivated. I am just curious a out the motivational techniques.

bed-bugscouk on "Found a Bug on Bed, need ID please~"

bed-bugscouk — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:15:14 +0000

Hi, Yes, correct its 100% not bedbug and extremely likley to be carpoet beetle adult or close relative. David Cain Bed Bugs Limited

rs1971 on "Found a Bug on Bed, need ID please~"

rs1971 — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:58:10 +0000

I'm not an expert but that is clearly not a bed bug. I'm pretty sure that it's a carpet beetle.

Blue_Bug on "Found a Bug on Bed, need ID please~"

Blue_Bug — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:48:38 +0000

Found a bug crawling on my bed when I woke up this morning: not the most comforting thing. Here's a photo: the bug is about 3 or 4mm big, it was definitely black with dark gray segments, not the rusty brown of bed bugs, but I really want to be sure... (it is a bit squished in the pic... sorry my first instinct was to kill it! You can see the yellow spots left from me squishing it... no blood gushed out... ) <a href="http://imgur.com/a/LM3k5" rel="nofollow">http://imgur.com/a/LM3k5</a> Other background info: This is the second bug I find in bed. Last one was about 2 weeks ago, killed it and didn't bother to take a photo for ID ... somehow I thought it really doesn't look like a bed bug (hope I am right) I had bed bug problems in December 2010, I moved twice in 2011 and have not had any issues since July 2011 (I live alone). Currently I have not noticed any bites or itchiness, and since I had bed bug bites before I am kinda familiar with how they are and how I react to them (unless I have built up tolerance?!!). I travelled in Oct 2012 but this 'bug-in-bed' issue has just started springing up recently (ie Apr 2013). I did have a friend visiting for a week in March 2013, friend has not told me any bed bug problems since she returned home (unless friend is just not telling me....) Thanks to everyone in advance!! p.s. I am in Toronto, for all the bug experts out there who might want to know location so as to narrow down what bug it might be ... (here's me hoping it really isn't a bed bug)

bed-bugscouk on "Passive Monitors on furniture other than beds"

bed-bugscouk — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:38:38 +0000

Hi, The primary point for monitoring will always be beds as any ingressing beds will quickly appear in those rooms as they seek a more stable source of food. Secondary areas of concern can be seats of couches that are occupied on a regular basis. In the scenario you have outlined in the attic the only seat I would be concerned over is the office chair which is the most occupied and likley to be occupied for extended periods of time. If you are concerned it is the the one area you may want to monitor. I appreciate and understand that the anxiety that bedbugs can induce often means that post an exposure you become hypersensitive to the issue and risks but sometimes the incidental affects of this on you and the rest of the family can be as damaging as the original encounter. Therefore it is important to put a plan in place but to try not to over obsess about the risks of bedbugs and to where possible put the past behind you knowing that the steps you have in place will endure it will never get to that stage again. It can at times be a fine line getting support from everyone in the home and appearing to be overly concerned about bedbugs. I can only suggest that you enter as open a dialogue as possible and explain why the concern affects you and how the experience has made you feel. It can be tough but open and frank discussion while avoiding too many emotions can really help. Hope that helps. David Cain Bed Bugs Limited In accordance with the AUP and FTC I openly disclose my vested interest in Passive Monitors as the inventor.

rs1971 on "possible bites, no ID yet...need advice"

rs1971 — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:15:39 +0000

The first thing to keep in mind is that most people don't have bed bugs and even most people who post on this site about mysterious blemishes on their skin don't have bed bugs and you probably don't have bed bugs either. But you might of course, there is no way to say for certain over the internet. Another thing to keep in mind is that it's not beyond the realm of possibility that despite the fact that you don't actually have bed bugs, a disreputable PCO might still try to sell you an expensive treatment, especially if you present yourself as being really freaked out by bed bugs. So, what you should do is spend some time reading the FAQs on this site and especially, if you're considering a K-9 inspection, the K-9 FAQ. The Cliff's note version is that you should verify with them upfront and unequivocally that they confirm any positive indication with physicial evidence. Generally speaking, the dog can do whatever it wants, but if the handler can't provide you with physical evidence, you should treat that as a negative result. This was mostly rambling but hopefully some of it was useful to you.

ninak1219 on "Belongings in garage for several months, ok now?"

ninak1219 — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:13:21 +0000

Thank you Paul for the response. Assuming there is stuff that I don't want to get rid of but will leave it "packed up for a while longer", how much time should I give it? Also, with the DDVP strips, how long do I need to bag up my items with the strips before I can take them out?

bed-bugscouk on "Prevention contracts"

bed-bugscouk — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:43:55 +0000

Hi notimeforthis, You effectively already have a program in place and it cost you less than $20 per bed per year. If you look into my protocol for treatment by Passive Monitor replacement you will see what you can do at minimal cost to deal with future exposure if it occurs. With regards insurance type policies I have had conversations with the reinsurance companies who underwrite the policies of companies you would commonly refer to as insurance agents and they have no appetite for this kind of risk and most policies exclude pests in the same way as acts of god and terrorism. It may change with time but at present I feel you are doing the best you can. Paul, The CEO is in the US, the current service provider is otherwise well respected in the US and is using US sanctioned protocols. The fact remains that this pest does not work the way that many still assume. In fact the biggest take home from the meeting was that despite the company spending in excess of $1 MUSD per year on bedbug treatments they are getting further and further from resolution of the issue. At what point does the industry decide its time to stop and actually evaluate the damage that is being done? David In accordance with the AUP and FTC I openly disclose my vested interest in Passive Monitors as the inventor and an ethical businessman.

Notimeforthis on "Prevention contracts"

Notimeforthis — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:08:48 +0000

I guess what I really want is more of insurance. We travel all the time with our children for medical reasons. That is how we first got infected. We do not have money to pay what we just did for treatment again. I heard that we could get a preventative treatment plan for around 50 a month and if we got bbs again they would treat us for free. That becomes 600 a year vs almost 2000 that we just paid. We have bought good quality bed covers, passive monitors, pulled all the beds from the walls, dumped anything that could be considered clutter and spread de on all our baseboards. Oh and completely changed the way we travel....zip looks, garbage bags covering suitcases...nothing brought into the rooms but clothes and toiletries. I think that we could self treat if we got reinfected since we would find them super early in the monitors. But, I also know we will continue to get reinfected. Our risk is high due to where we travel to and the hospital itself. I have totally fixated on these bugs and read about them constantly. Fear and loss of money are driving me right now so based on all that what is your opinion regarding a so called monthly fee for insurance/ reactive service. Thank you for your opinions we have several children with major medical needs and coupled with all this bb chaos I'm completely overwhelmed.

P Bello on "Prevention contracts"

P Bello — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:01:10 +0000

Ahhhh, but fair and reasonable to say that this hotel was not under a service regime implemented by DC, correct ? And, also fair and reasonable to say that the parameters, logistics, products and methodologies available here in the US differ than elsewhere in the world. This said, when we view the "preventative" type strategies, in my view such strategies are not limited to treatments/applications alone. As such, we may be talking "apples & oranges" here. As such, and to be clear for the benefit of others, regarding bed bugs things are not as simple or cut & dry as we might thing. It's complicated. And, I think they made a movie about that too. Have a great bug free day, gotta go ! pjb

P Bello on "Belongings in garage for several months, ok now?"

P Bello — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:39:13 +0000

Dear nina, Despite that the odds are somewhat against bed bugs surviving in your "garage stuff" as per your description, there is no guaranty that 100% of them, if any, are dead due to the variable conditions thereof. Plus, and this is a really big PLUS, why would you want to subject yourself to the totally avoidable downside risk ? ! ? ! ? ! I mean really, must you simply break out that game of Yatzee, Uno or Chutes & Ladders or, better yet, re-start your initial foray into scrap-booking right now ??? (Who does scrap-bookin these days when there's FB, Twitter and all that other kewel stuff anyways? ) If there are things that you simply must have, right now. And, note I said "must"; then you can either heat treat with like a Pack Tite (DJ you owe me a beer now), use ddvp strips to treat or thoroughly inspect and maybe alcohol wipe. However, my gut tells me "not so much" and perhaps you're best off leaving your stuff packed up for a while longer. OR, you can take the, let's call it the "wives approach": Anything you have packed up that you haven't used in say a few months or a year or many years, gets tossed in the trash. Hope this helps, have a great day ! paul b.

bed-bugscouk on "Prevention contracts"

bed-bugscouk — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:36:51 +0000

Paul, Treating in advance of an issue will NEVER be a good idea, you know the reasons why this is the case, if you are not clear on them please read Darwin again. I spent the day yesterday with a CEO of a hotel chain who but for the fact that he wishes to remain anonymous would confirm the damage done by these "preventative spraying programs". Oddly enough that 100% infested hotel we tackled in London also was subject to a "preventative treatment program". I cant allow anyone to condone this stupid concept having seen the damage it causes and that even before you look at the environmental and health damage that this IS causing. David

bed-bugscouk on "So, how common is recurrence, really?"

bed-bugscouk — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:30:19 +0000

Hi, The only person I know in California is a very well known PCO that has a TV show and a large company. He is a nice bloke but for me to make a recommendation I prefer to have actually worked closely enough with people to have been in the field with them. At this stage I can only make recommendations for PCO's in CO, NJ, NY as well as Italy and the UK. David

P Bello on "Prevention contracts"

P Bello — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:28:45 +0000

Regarding "Preventative" type service contracts and their viability we need to consider a number of variables. There are differing opinions or schools of thought and we need not adopt a one size fits all approach from any perspective on this issue. As an example; Many years ago when I was much less experienced I purchased elephant insurance from a door to door salesman who informed me that elephants could trample my vegetable garden. However, living on Long Island, NY at that time, in retrospect I now see that this was not a wise purchase. As such, if you're at low risk of bed bug introduction or encounter, the preventative approach may not be for you. However, if you're at high risk, then, hmmmm . . . It may be a consideration. What exactly is going to be done, by whom and what the contract promises/guaranties, now those are valid considerations. This said, if you're simply a homowner who is over-worried about getting bed bugs and have little risk of this occurring, then this practice would be kinda-sorta similar to buying elephant insurance. And, since we're almost on a similar subject but not really, there's a company out there selling preventative service agreements for Termites right now. However, they don't provide any treatment in this service. What they do is treat the area where termites are in your home after termites are detected. So, is this really a "preventative service"? Or, is it a reactive service? And, who is responsible for detecting the termites and when? Such service agreements have been viewed by some state attorneys general as selling insurance without a license interesting discussions. However, we are dealing with insect pests and any such service offering product needs to be fundamentally entomologically sound. Hope this helps, have a nice day ! pjb

bed-bugscouk on "What to put on bed bug bites?"

bed-bugscouk — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:25:14 +0000

Hi, Sorry I am traveling so at times cant get online, this is also a complex one so please bear with this post and understand that I am trying to help but to do so I need to make a few things very clear. Firstly thanks for posting the images, they do confirm that you did have bedbugs but those trace signs are previous to your last treatment which I can tell because of the diffusion of the traces which occurs when a liquid is applied to them. Secondly I appreciate that you feel the bite pattern is an indicator but it is not, the three in a row myth is an unfortunate legacy of early bedbug assumptions and does more harm than good because it is often used by medical professionals as a clue to a misdiagnosis. The bite morphology does not provide any clue as to what the cause is. Finally if the current activity was bedbug related you would be able to find fresh activity in terms of faecal traces, cast skins or live samples. If you cant find these you MUST keep your mind open to the fact that this may not actually be bedbugs. Otherwise you will not actually get to the bottom of the issue and it will prolong your anguish. Now all that said I did promise to offer more advice following images so here it is: Antihistamines such as benadryl work to block the immune aspects of skin reactions, if they are not working for you then again it is a strong sign that your issue is not an insect bite as once taken the reaction will go down, its just not technically possible for it to occur any other way. However if the issue is caused by something that pierces the skin, which can include carpet beetle reactions when part of the resolution of the skin reaction is closing that hole in the skin. In most cases a simple moisturizer will close the break but wound healing creams will also help. Weighing up all the evidence I have to be clear that it appears from the information provided so far that the probability of you having bedbugs is low and my concern is that you are assuming you have them and therefore prolonging the time it takes to get to the real cause. I know this is a difficult situation but I strongly recommend you seek medical attention on this one and ideally from a dermatologist. David

bborallergy on "Can Bed Bug bites turn into hives? Am I allergic?"

bborallergy — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:16:50 +0000

It is like I'm allergic to my bed!! Weird!! At least I have movie star lips now

bed-bugscouk on "Prevention contracts"

bed-bugscouk — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:05:36 +0000

Hi, There are multiple threads on the concept of preventative chemical treatments and the analysis is that its not a good idea. Not getting bedbugs again is all about avoidance and early detection to ensure that where possible you don't get exposed again and if you do that you are dealing with a small infestation rather than an advanced one. Hope that helps. David Cain Bed Bugs Limited

bborallergy on "Can Bed Bug bites turn into hives? Am I allergic?"

bborallergy — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:56:43 +0000

Thanks for your reply......the reason why I was concerned it was Bed Bugs is because the bites/hives appear in the morning... or after a few hours of going to bed. Strange!!!!

KillerQueen on "No evidence, so how do I know if they're gone?"

KillerQueen — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:50:25 +0000

I couldn't read the entire post but ..... If you haven't found evidence (blood is not evidence) you don't have a problem. You can't go 2 plus years with bugs and find nothing. If all you have is blood stains there isn't a pest control company that can help you with a Bed Bug treatment.

ninak1219 on "Belongings in garage for several months, ok now?"

ninak1219 — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:49:42 +0000

bump

KillerQueen on "Can Bed Bug bites turn into hives? Am I allergic?"

KillerQueen — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:41:26 +0000

Sounds like a viral infection or something skin related ... It's not going to be bed bugs with that amount of "bites" ... You don't go from zero to hundreds over night.

bborallergy on "Can Bed Bug bites turn into hives? Am I allergic?"

bborallergy — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:41:12 +0000

Now my lips are swollen.....WTF!!!

KillerQueen on "Is this a bed bug?"

KillerQueen — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:34:28 +0000

looks like a weevil to me.

worldwidebugs on "bed bug treatment in developing country"

worldwidebugs — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:58:25 +0000

I'm living and working in a developing country. I travel a lot within the country to rural places and to other countries for work. I know I have stayed in places with bedbugs, and I'm usually vigilant to prevent bringing them home. But now I have bedbugs. It's been a couple months since my last trip, so either they've been laying low since then, or they came home on a little wooden side table I bought a few weeks ago. I've been reading the FAQs and forums on this site like mad woman. There is so much valuable information and great advice! But I'm looking for ways to deal with bedbugs when I can't easily get ahold of all the nifty products that are discussed and recommended. And there is no postal system in this country, so I can't order on line and have things sent. About 2 weeks ago I first noticed one or two bites but thought they were from mosquitoes. Four days ago I noticed 4 brown specks on my bedding. That's about the time the bites became more frequent and grew in numbers. More brown specks appeared. Bites now appear in 3s. I still haven't seen any casings, eggs or bugs, but I'm pretty sure they're reproducing inside my mattress. The mattress is less than a year old, but it has two 1/2 to 1 inch holes holes on each side that were covered by plastic ornaments that have fallen off. I lifted one corner of the mattress and did not see anything on the outside, but see the fecal stains seeping through from the inside, along the bottom edge of the mattress. The mattress is laying on wooden slats and a metal frame. I do not have a box spring. I found one pest control company in the country. They came today to treat the house. They did not ask me to do anything to prepare for the treatment (though I had already started laundering). They also did not do any thorough inspection. They did ask a few questions like, "do they only bite at night? do you mostly get bit in bed? you've seen spots on your bed?" And like that, they confirmed I had a bedbug infestation. Then they drenched my whole house in a malathion solution. They also mixed in some white liquid they called "puree". They sprayed EVERYTHING. They didn't use any DE or powders. They told me one application of malathion would take care of the problem. I'm not supposed to return to my house for a couple days, and after I return, they said I can continue laundering and start cleaning (vacuuming but not mopping). Some of what they did sounds familiar and legit, and some things sound a little off. Can an expert PCO or experience bed bugger please comment? I have started laundering my bedding and clothing, but it will be a very slow process. I have a washing machine that washes with really hot water, but I do not have a dryer. I looked for one, but they don't seem to exist in this country. There are also no laundromats here. So I have been, little by little, washing things and hanging them to dry outside. I bought freezer bags and garbage bags and have been starting to bag the items that have been washed and dried hanging. I think a regime that includes hot wash, outside hang drying, and immediately moving stuff from clothes line to bag should be sufficient... saw on the FAQs that hot washing should be enough, but want to confirm. My husband is away for a month and I've been putting his washed, bagged clothing, as well as household items I don't need immediately, into his car. I don't drive here, so it's just sitting in the driveway in full sun. The weather is pretty warm now, and going to get hotter soon. I bought thermometers and put them in the car, under the bags, and I see that temps in the care are reaching over 50 Celsius/ 122 Fahrenheit. I try not to put too much in each bag. I hope the heat kills off anything that might have survived the hot wash/bagging process. Can I use this method for shoes, bags, leather, books, nick-nacks? If not, what should I do with stuff that can't be washed? (I'm not willing to vacuum each page of each book...) I see mixed reviews on relying on "ambient heat". Now, about the mattress - the PCO sprayed it, too, and said when it dries it will be fine to sleep on. They said their chemicals are not harmful to humans, but I do not like the idea. They did not have mattress or pillow encasements, and I'm pretty sure they're not sold in this country. Will spraying the outside of the mattress kill the bugs if they're living inside the mattress? What should I do? Get rid of the mattress? Also, my down comforter and pillows... those were drenched in malathion as well. Can I salvage them by washing in hot water and hang drying outside? Dry clean? I've also read mixed reviews on dry cleaning comforters. There is a dry cleaner down the road, though expensive. I'll use them for clothing that can absolutely not be washed with hot water. Would it be counterproductive to immediately wash the bedding that has been treated? Can anyone comment on how toxic it is to sleep on bedding that has been sprayed with malathion? If I'm wary of sleeping on my mattress and breathing in/laying in pesticide from now on, then I can't exactly be the 'bait' to lure them out and walk through the pesticide. Final question: My husband can bring back a few things in his luggage next month. If he could bring back one suitcase full of things, can you recommend the essential products, tools, etc. we would need to augment our battle against bedbugs? Even if the infestation is taken care of in one PCO visit, it would give me peace of mind to have things on hand in case of repeated/recurring problems. I'm thinking mattress and pillow encasements, XL Ziplocs, passive monitors, and climb up interceptors (though our headboard is one long board without feet). Anything you would add or take off that list? (I haven't looked yet, but I'll bet DE can be found here, as it seems to be commonly used with animals... and there are plenty of livestock where I am.) I'd love to get a Closet Packtite, but it sounds too big for hauling across the world in luggage. Does anyone know how big the factory box/packaging is? How much it weighs? Can't find this on their website or on US Bed Bugs. The larger size would be great to have, so we can cook our suitcases. The smaller one might be more realistic as far as bringing on a plane. Thanks for any advice!

Lizzy on "Best Bed Bug Spray?"

Lizzy — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:38 +0000

Best Bed Bug Spray - For Contact. Once you feel the burning sensation of a bed bug bite, hop right up and search for the culprit. Although some reactions are delayed, some also may be prompt. I brought Hot Shot from Home Depot. Exactly like this one from Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004J1KDWQ/ref=asc_df_B004J1KDWQ2521922?smid=A2NVEKMQTGKOW8&tag=dealtmp764883-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395129&creativeASIN=B004J1KDWQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004J1KDWQ/ref=asc_df_B004J1KDWQ2521922?smid=A2NVEKMQTGKOW8&tag=dealtmp764883-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395129&creativeASIN=B004J1KDWQ</a> ---->> IT DOESN'T WORK! I sprayed, sorry bathed, them in this spray and each one would scurry away, I'd have to find something to try to crush it. I read that Pine Sol kills them instantly so I empties that little travel size bottle of Hot Shot and put a mixture of **hot water, dish soap, pine sol, and bleach.** Within 2-4 spritz, the bed bug is dead. It just stops moving. I can tell its dead because when I shake the bed or move the sheet, it doesn't move. LOVE IT! I just wish I could find something that will kills the ones I can't see. I heard sprays don't work and bombs make them scatter. My mom said I should try dryer sheets under my mattress, I'll look more into it. Keep your head up.

bborallergy on "Can Bed Bug bites turn into hives? Am I allergic?"

bborallergy — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:36:45 +0000

HELP! Is it possible to be severely allergic to bed bug bites? Can they turn into hives? Please see my description below. 4 days ago I woke up with a few red marks on my stomach, hip and back.....maybe about 20 of them. I was convinced I had bed bugs! Through out the day I noticed that more started to appear.....along my hairline and behind my ears. My head was itchy too. I decided to experiment and go to bed to see if I got more. Then I woke up the next day with at LEAST 200 red welts. They looked like bites....but 200 in one night?? Slowly through out the day these turned into huge blotches. The red bumps connected together and looked like hives. My entire shoulder blades were red, my neck, elbows, knees. Even on my face!!! I thought perhaps I was allergic to my new sheets (I didn't wash them before putting them on my bedding. Silly I know). So I put my old sheets on my bed and new pillow cases. I went to my doctor that same day. He prescribed me cortisone for 2 days. The red marks went away completely the next day. Hooray! On the second day of cortisone I noticed a few appeared again....but it didn't develop into hives. I was fine the entire day. Then tonight I woke up after 2 hours and felt very itchy. I grabbed my flashlight and searched my bed sheets and mattress...Nothing!! I looked in the mirror and I'm covered in red bumps everywhere again! This time my armpits, back, stomach...and even my butt crack!!!! WHAT!!??? They are now turning into hives as I type this :( So again...am I allergic? I find it strange that cortisone got rid of this completely in one day....and then came back after going off it...but only at night. I didn't change my pillows....just the pillow cases. Could this be it? Please note: I was in Africa a month ago..... however, I don't have a sore throat - I feel completely fine. And this reaction started 2 hours after going to bed...not throughout the day. I"m confused! I haven't read anywhere of people developing hives from bed bug bites. PLEASE HELP if you know the answer.

Nobugsonme on "What to put on bed bug bites?"

Nobugsonme — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:23:38 +0000

You said all the fecal stains were a year old. Are you saying you haven't had bed bugs in a year? What David is getting at is if you have bed bugs now, there will be signs of their presence. Skin reactions now can't be assumed to be from bed bugs unless there are other signs of bed bugs now. Does that make sense?

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