Subtitle: There are few things more frustrating, more unsettling, than waking up with itchy, swollen bumps that weren't there when you drifted off to sleep.
Let me tell you about the first time I woke up with itchy bumps.
I was in my late thirties, and I woke up with a cluster of itchy red bumps on my arm. I didn't know what they were. I thought they were mosquito bites.
But they kept appearing. I was confused. I did some research, and I learned about bed bugs.
What Are Bed Bugs?
Small insects. They are small, wingless insects.
They feed on blood. They feed on the blood of humans and animals.
They are nocturnal. They are active at night.
They hide in bedding. They hide in mattresses, box springs, and bed frames.
They are a common problem. They are a common problem in many parts of the world.
Signs of Bed Bugs
Itchy bites. Bites are often itchy.
Bites in a line or cluster. They often appear in a line or cluster.
Dark spots on sheets. Dark spots are fecal matter.
Blood spots on sheets. Blood spots are from crushed bed bugs.
Eggshells or shed skins. These are signs of an infestation.
A musty odor. A musty odor can be a sign of a large infestation.
How to Check for Bed Bugs
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