Have many bites
Have a rash or dermatitis
Observe signs of a skin infection, like redness, swelling, or pus discharge
If you are regularly finding bites or other swollen bumps on your skin and are sure you haven’t been bitten by bed bugs, make an appointment with a dermatologist to rule out other causes for your symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long after being bitten by bed bugs do bites appear?
Bed bug bites can appear between one to 14 days after coming into contact with bed bugs. However, some people may experience no reaction at all.1
Can bed bug bites make you physically sick?
Unless you experience a severe allergic reaction in the form of anaphylaxis, bed bugs themselves won’t make you physically sick. However, bed bug bites can become infected from scratching, which can cause localized symptoms and sometimes systemic ones, such as fever and hives.1
What seasons are bed bugs most common in?
Bed bugs can be found anytime of the year, regardless of the weather, climate, or location. Anecdotally, though, many experts find bed bugs are most active in the summer months, possibly because of all the traveling people do during summer vacations.3
