Bed bugs are parasites that feed on human blood. As a habitat, they prefer bedding. Sometimes their number takes on alarming proportions, and then a person is simply forced to fight with uninvited guests. In addition to chemicals, for the expulsion of parasites have to purchase funds from bedbugs. It will be extremely difficult to do without it until the problem with insects is completely resolved.
Features of the behavior of bugs
It has been observed that they do not bite every person. For example, in one room there will be several people, but bed bugs will prefer only one of them. Often the condition of her skin, body odor, and even blood type influence the choice of the victim. Bed bugs are found, as a rule, in crevices of a bed or sofa, as well as under the baseboard or in cluttered corners. Sometimes they become very noticeable, although in the afternoon they are quite difficult to detect. If you turn on the light sharply at night, you can see bugs on the pillow and duvet cover. From the crushed bug remains a red spot. Therefore, with a large number of insects, all bed linens are covered with such spots every night.
They can feed on the blood of animals. Usually this process takes about 15 minutes and occurs only once per night. Bed bugs have a rather long life, as for insects. It is one and a half years. During this period, the female bug is able to lay 1 million eggs. They are quite frost-resistant and are able to survive the most severe winter.
Bedbugs
The bite of this insect is rather unpleasant. Some people have large red blisters because of this. With weak immunity, wounds begin to fester and become inflamed. Sometimes they are confused with mosquito bites. Unlike mosquitoes, bedbugs can transmit infectious diseases. In ancient times, they became the provocateurs of epidemics. There is a small percentage of people who are allergic to the bite of this insect. After communicating with bedbugs, they end up in a hospital bed, and only doctors can save their lives.
Bedbug bites cause the following symptoms:
- Severe itching that does not stop for a long time.
- An allergic reaction in the form of redness and swelling.
- Places of bites are covered with convex blisters of a crimson-red hue.
- A person's immunity is noticeably reduced, and with it the general state of health.
The saliva of this insect contains painkillers that make the bite painless. The sleeping person does not feel any pain and continues to lie still. This is exactly what is required for the bug, because any movement scares him away.
How to cure bites
Treatment should be taken immediately. People with sensitive skin have the hardest time. They first fall under the attack of bedbugs, they have the most noticeable bite marks, and the reaction to them is much more acute than others. For the treatment of this problem, both traditional medicine and medicines sold in pharmacies are used. Remedies for bedbugs and ticks are very diverse, and everyone can choose the most suitable medicine.
Sometimes damage to the skin practically does not itch and does not blush. This suggests that there was no allergic reaction, which means that the treatment itself will be more comfortable and faster. First aid is as follows:
- The skin should be treated with special means from bites of bed bugs or alcohol.
- It is advisable to take a bath or shower. In extreme cases, you can simply wipe the skin with a sponge dipped in warm water.
- If a reaction occurs, and the bites are covered with blisters, then you can not do without medications. They can be purchased at any nearby pharmacy.
In order that the skin does not itch, you can use recipes of traditional medicine. There are many similar hand-made products that work just as well as medicines.
Drug treatment
In the pharmacy you can buy ointments, gels, creams and other remedies for bites of bed bugs. They are available to anyone, and a doctor’s prescription is not required to purchase them. Gel “Fenistil” or “Tavegil” is perfect for relieving itching. You can use the services of essential oils of cloves, lavender or roses. In order for the blisters to heal as quickly as possible, they use the drug “Tsindol” in the form of a talker, “Akriderm”, complex alcohol and “Afloderm”.
Ointment Afloderm
It contains alklomethasone dipropionate. This tool is a creamy oily ointment. It is used to treat diaper rash and chronic dermatoses.
You can not use this tool for the following diseases:
- Fungal skin lesions.
- Autoimmune diseases like lupus.
- In case of intolerance to the components of the drug.
This remedy for bug bites can be used no more than three times a day. The ointment is applied in a thin layer and, if necessary, covered with a piece of polyethylene.
"Psilo-balm"
The gel balm is intended for the treatment of insect bites, allergies and dermatitis. This is a fairly effective remedy for bedbug bites. It can be used even by young children. This medicine is produced by the German pharmaceutical company Bad Filbel. It contains an anti-inflammatory agent diphenhydramine hydrochloride. The tool is rubbed into the skin throughout the day. The recommended number of procedures should be no more than four. Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
Balm "Asterisk"
This old proven remedy for bug bites has repeatedly helped out with various irritations on the surface of the skin, accompanied by itching. This drug has a fairly wide scope. In addition to dermatology, "Asterisk" is used to eliminate toothache, headache and joint pain. She copes with the first signs of a cold and does not allow the disease to develop. With its help, they fight with swelling of the legs and sprain. Like any other drugs, "Asterisk" has its contraindications for use. These include pregnancy, individual intolerance and age up to 3 years.
The way to use the "Stars" is very simple. A small amount of the product is applied to the affected area of the skin and rubbed it thoroughly. At the beginning, the patient will feel a slight tingling or even burning sensation. As the smell disappears, the feeling of discomfort disappears.
Her composition is absolutely natural, includes camphor, clove and peppermint oil, eucalyptus and cinnamon oil. As well as beeswax, menthol and paraffin.
Gel "Fenistil"
This clear gel contains dimetindene maleate. It is used for allergies accompanied by itching, and it is also an excellent remedy for bedbug bites. The effect of the drug is quite fast, already in the first 10 minutes the patient completely passes the itch. Among the side effects, some dry skin is noted after using this remedy. Apply the gel up to 4 times a day.
Chatterbox Tsindol
This remedy is also often used for itching caused by various insect bites. The drug is based on zinc oxide. This remedy is often used to treat acne and acne, since zinc has anti-inflammatory and drying properties. Thanks to the disinfecting effect, the talker copes with bedsores, diaper rash, skin dermatitis and herpes. It can be used several times a day until complete recovery.
Hydrocortisone ointment
This tool is used for a negative reaction to bites, which often appears in the form of huge red blisters, itching and redness on a large surface of the body. The composition of this tool contains the active component of hydrocortisone acetate. Thanks to him, the ointment perfectly stops inflammatory processes, helps get rid of psoriasis and eczema. The product is applied to the surface of the skin with a thin layer throughout the day. It is not recommended to use hydrocortisone ointment for metabolic disorders, endocrine diseases and individual intolerance to the main component of the drug.
In case of an acute reaction to a bite, Tavegil injection cannot be dispensed with.
Folk remedies
Bedbugs have troubled people for centuries. For all this time, traditional medicine has collected a lot of recipes that can quickly and effectively save the sufferer from the bites of these parasites. At home, you can prepare a remedy for bug bites:
- One leaf of aloe is ground into gruel and a raw egg is added to it. A compress is prepared from the resulting mixture, which is applied to the irritated area of the skin. Hold the compress for fifteen minutes and then rinse with warm water. Usually those times are enough for the bite areas to stop scratching and the blisters to decrease noticeably.
- Not bad proved to be a folk remedy for bites of bedbugs from crushed garlic with the addition of vegetable oil. The oil slightly levels the aggressive action of garlic, so that further irritation or even a burn does not occur. The mixture is thoroughly triturated and mixed. Solids of garlic can be removed from the composition and only juice can be left. The ratio of juice to oil should be 1: 1. The mixture is applied to the affected skin throughout the day, but no more than three times.
- Among medicinal herbs, such a remedy for skin from bedbugs as celandine juice is often used. It can be applied to blisters in pure form without diluting with water.
- In the last century, Triple Cologne was often used for these purposes. This remedy for bug bites at home is still used. In cologne, a cotton swab is moistened and the skin is wiped throughout the day.
- With long-lasting blisters, you can prepare decoctions of medicinal herbs from plantain, St. John's wort and calendula. They all have anti-inflammatory, disinfecting and regenerating properties.
- With severe itching, the skin is wiped with vinegar diluted in water in a ratio of 1: 2.
- Conventional baking soda proved to be quite good. One full teaspoon is bred in a glass of water and rubbed by the resulting composition of bug bites.
- You can relieve irritation with strong brewed black tea. This remedy after bites of bedbugs perfectly disinfects, fights with small manifestations of the inflammatory process and soothes. It is also recommended for use inside. The composition of black tea contains components that strengthen the immune system.
Also, essential oils of eucalyptus, lavender, chamomile and lemon help to get rid of itching and irritation. They can be used either alone or mixed with other components. Any home remedy for bedbug bites should be prepared only from fresh products.
How to deal with bedbugs
Without the control of parasites, their bites cannot be avoided. It is extremely important to get bed bugs and get rid of this problem forever. There are many ways to help you do this. For example, you can use a hand-made product from lavender essential oil and alcohol. To do this, you need 100 gr. medical alcohol and half a tube of essential oil. The resulting mixture is wiped all the places where bugs accumulate, where only they can live. At the same time, bed linen is washed and scented with lavender oil. The fact is that bedbugs really do not like this smell and try not to come close to things that smell like lavender. Thus, they can be left hungry for a long time, because of which they will gradually die out.
Do not expect all bugs to die after the first treatment. It will take two or three more disinfection with full compliance with all recommendations.