Health Risks from Having Bed Bugs

Posted by Go-Forth Pest Control on November 14th, 2018

Health Risks from Having Bed Bugs

They may seem harmless, but bed bugs can actually be a serious problem. They can be more harmful to some than others, creating health problems ranging from itching to allergic reactions. Regardless of vulnerability, you should take urgent precautionary steps in order to prevent bed bugs from entering your home and look for extermination in the case that they are discovered. You can invite risk for various health problems if you allow the invasion of bed bugs to grow, and you will need to look for the necessary treatment in order to care for you and your home.

Bed bugs are a parasite that are threatening to public health. Although they have not shown the transmission of disease, they have many different, negative consequences for physical and mental health, as well as the economy.

Health Problems That Arise

For most people, bed bugs will be more of nuisance to your comfort, as opposed to serious a serious health implication. These parasites bite any host nearby, sucking blood for food, leaving behind red bumps that can become extremely itchy and irritated. There are easy treatments to stop the itchiness caused by bed bugs, but other problems may occur from bed bugs if immediate care is not taken, so be aware of the following health problems:

1. Allergic Reaction

Some people experience mild to extreme reactions when they are bitten by bed bugs. This is similar to what some people feel when they are stung by a bee. If you are allergic to bed bugs, seek medical help promptly.

2. Infection

It is not common for a bite from a bed bug to result in an infection. However, it is known to happen from time to time. This usually happens when the pest bites the human, the individual scratches, and then germs are introduced to the wound. If you suspect that your bite is becoming infected, use over the counter treatments to help fight the infection.

3. Insomnia

Bed bugs are active mostly at night, so they usually wait until you are asleep in bed before they start operating on your body. Although bites from bed bugs are not painful, they can lead to irritation at any time of day or night. You can wake up in the middle of the night to scratch the affected areas. This result to insomnia which can be associated with various health problems including depression, irritability, loss of appetite, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and psychosis in extreme cases.

Apart from this detrimental effect on your health, having bed bugs is also accompanied with a social stigma. People may decide to stop coming to your home simply because they do not want to bring home pests. In addition, you may be more reluctant to go out because you do not want to spread bugs yourself. Bed bugs can be attached to clothing so it is not difficult to send them to the city. It is best for you and all around you to get rid of the infection as soon as possible, so call Go-Forths bed bug control team to fight your bed bugs today!