Are bite marks appearing on your skin? Sometimes it’s hard to tell where a bite came from because insects are very stealthy. Both mosquito bites and bed bug bites seem to appear out of nowhere and can seriously irritate the skin. These bites share many similarities, but they can be told apart by observing their patterns. If you think you are dealing with bed bugs, feel free to reach out to bed bug control Toronto for help.
Both mosquitos and bed bugs are pesky little insects that feed solely on the blood of humans and animals. Mosquitos are thin, flying insects that measure up to 12mm long. Even though mosquitos are an everyday bug, they are more dangerous than beg bugs because they spread several dangerous diseases like Malaria and West Nile virus. Bed bugs, on the other hand, are flat, brown, beetle-like bugs that cannot fly and measure up to 6mm in length. These bugs do not carry diseases, but they can ruin mattresses and cause lots of psychological distress. Both species are found all over the world.
Mosquito bites and bed bug bites can be hard to differentiate because both seem to appear out of nowhere and both can feel rather itchy. The key differentiator is the pattern in which they appear on the skin. While mosquito bites show up in random locations across the body, bed bug bites usually appear in groups that form distinguishable patterns. Bed bug bites typically appear in zig zags, straight lines, and small clusters on the parts of the body that are exposed at night. It should also be noted that bed bug bites may not swell or itch at all while mosquito bites nearly always do. Bed bug bites usually also linger for much longer.
If you’re suffering from bites and need immediate relief, you can purchase anti-itch creams and antihistamines at your local pharmacy. Both kinds of bites can be treated. Mosquitos themselves can be managed with screen doors and chemical repellents that are available in stores. Remove any standing water from the yard and burn citronella candles when sitting outside. The best way to get rid of bed bugs however is to hire a professional pest remover. This is because bed bugs hide very well, and they resist most over-the-counter pesticides. Only a professional will have the tools and experience to effectively get rid of the insects, and fast.
The crew members at The Exterminators are highly experienced in bed bug removal. We use a combination of steam treatments and top-of-the-line insecticides that target bed bugs at every stage of the lifecycle. Our insecticides even have residual properties that will prevent the bugs from coming back. Our treatments are safe and effective, so you can trust that the bites will stop. Call Toronto Pest Control today for quality pest control: 647-496-2211.
