http://bedbugger.com/forum/ Bed bug support forums en Sat, 25 May 2013 05:58:40 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/spot-on-mattress-038-bites-time-to-start-panicking-pics#post-96882 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:13:51 +0000 metzger23 96882@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Thanks so much guys... Id get a better picture but I washed the sheets already. Let the laundry marathon begin! </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/spot-on-mattress-038-bites-time-to-start-panicking-pics#post-96874 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:33:08 +0000 bed-bugscouk 96874@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Hi, </p> <p>Its most like fresh blood which is a non confirming sign of bedbugs, it can indicate an issue but its not confirming.</p> <p>I say most like because the smear pic does not have the usual staining characteristics of blood so I am going to lean towards a red liquid possibly blood on this one.</p> <p>It is 100% not bedbug faecal blood which would be a different colour and consistancy.</p> <p>The bite locations are also not consistant with bedbugs so I would have to suggest checking a plug in fleas trap for a few days. Gently bag the laundry in a green clean dissolvable bag and wash it at 60 degree centegrade or local equivilent.</p> <p>Give the room a deep clean and inspect for confirming signs:</p> <p><ul><li>Live samples</li><li>Cast skins</li><li>Faecal traces</li><br /> </ul></p> <p>I would not overly worry though at this stage.</p> <p>David Cain<br /> Bed Bugs Limited </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/spot-on-mattress-038-bites-time-to-start-panicking-pics#post-96863 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:57:39 +0000 KillerQueen 96863@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>I can't zoom the shot in on my ipad, and the lighting is a bit strange from what I see.</p> <p>BUT ... I don't think its bed bug related based on what I can see. Maybe a pro can give you a better answer or I can recheck it late tonight. If possible, change the lighting and take another shot. I should also mention that you will not get that kind of reaction when you wipe a fecal stain, like you noted in the second picture. This is why im saying I don't think so. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/spot-on-mattress-038-bites-time-to-start-panicking-pics#post-96853 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:33:00 +0000 Bug wary 96853@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>I'm relatively new to the site and am no expert. Bites alone are not determinative. Similalry a blood spot alone is not determinative. When things start accumulating, one has to pay attention. The molting skin is suspicious. So, taken together, I'd be on alert.</p> <p>Bite reactions vary . Some people are asymptomatic with no evidence or awareness of bites and others can react severely. </p> <p>Bugs typically feed about once a week. If you are getting bitten more regularly that could be indicative of multiple bugs feeding at different times. An infestation can get out of hand pretty quickly. </p> <p>If it wer me, I would ask for an inspection. PCOs might not treat until you can produce eveidnce of bugs like more blood, fecal spots, cast skins, or the motherlode- a bug. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/spot-on-mattress-038-bites-time-to-start-panicking-pics#post-96851 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:07:02 +0000 metzger23 96851@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>One bite on my neck.. 2 on my back and one on my ass spread over a week and a half. Found a spot on my sheets that has all of the signs of it being from a bed bug... I cleaned like crazy yesterday. Found something that could have possibly been molted skin but I threw it out before I had seen pics of what that looks like.... My bites seem kind of painful though, I don't know if that's normal. Maybe ill wait for one more bite or sign before I tell my landlord...ug this sucks.</p> <p><a href="http://imgur.com/ulZ9O">spot</a><br /> <a href="http://imgur.com/oT5LU">after wipe</a><br /> <a href="http://imgur.com/w6xdK">bite</a> </p>