How Do You Identify Bug & Mite Bites?
Bugs or mites can bite humans and are often encountered inside and outside. Some feed off the blood of humans and pets, surviving like mosquitoes, fleas and bed bugs. Other bugs and mites tend to bite if they feel threatened. It’s likely you will see a bug at some point in the day, but that does not mean you will definitely get bitten. But if you do, it is best to know what kind of bite it is to determine if medical attention is needed. Examine the bite for redness, irritation and/or blisters. These kinds of bites are caused by fire ants, fleas, chiggers and spiders. There are usually multiple bites in the same area that will appear to be raised from the skin. A spider bite is singular and raised with puss in the center of the bite, requiring medical attention. Feel the itch of the bite. Mosquitoes, bed bugs and fleas are bugs and mites with bites that can cause itching. If you continue to scratch the bites, it will cause irritation and possibly a rash. Analyze the bug or mite bite for
