What's biting me and how do I prevent these bites?

Question

I just moved into an apartment on a school campus. The thing is, I've been getting bite marks that resemble mosquito bites eversince I moved in here. I noticed that I only get new bite marks when I get up from bed in the morning. I examined my bed and saw nothing there! Plus I never see or hear any mosquitos in my apartment so I'm wondering why I'm getting these bites on my arms and legs. They itch like crazy! Can anyone help? Will these bite marks scar me? I also live in a tropical climate too.

Answer 1

probably bed bugs. Or maybe spider bites. To get rid of bed bugs youll have to first wash all of your bedding to make sure theyre gone from there before dealing with the mattress.

Getting Rid of Bed Bugs-Once an infestation has occurred, patience and persistence is the key to ridding the area of bed bugs. It isn't enough to clean the mattresses and launder the sheets. Furniture should be overturned and cleaned. Carpeting, wood molding, door jambs, picture frames, and closets should be inspected as well. Bed bugs can hide behind loose wallpaper, in the crevices between carpets and walls, behind outlet covers, and inside light fixtures, smoke detectors, and even clocks. Removable, washable items can be laundered in very hot water. For those areas or items which can not be laundered, smaller items can be wrapped in plastic and set in a hot place or in direct sunlight. The key is to raise the temperature to at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit for several hours to kill the eggs and the bugs. Vacuuming and steam cleaning may also be done, but any bags or canisters should be thrown away or emptied outside of the area immediately to prevent another infestation. The best method of removing bed bugs, however, is through a professionally handled treatment.


...id say hire terminix or some other bug service to come in and find out what it could be specifically.

Answer 2

Are you sleeping in an existing bed? I mean did it come with the apartment or dorm room? It sounds like BED BUGS.

Strip the bed and take some wide tape and stick it down on the bed and see if you can come up with anything that might be biting you. If you find anything you should talk to the landlord or dorm manager about fumigation.

Answer 3

Was the bed already there when you moved in? You usually can't see anything on the bed in open view. Try checking the seems of the mattress where the sides meet the top. It could be mites or bed bugs. Buy a spray for your bed.If this doesn't help, go to the doctor and ask them.

Answer 4

Sounds like bed bugs do what Tattoodmary said and after that bug bomb the place.

Answer 5

bed bugs - they freak out in the light so you can't see them leave all your lights off one night - wait about 30 minutesand point a flash light at your bed. - good luck - if not bed bugs which i think it is go to a doctor asap have them look at and ask hem what it is and they will help you - good luck

Answer 6

When you go to sleep, put a mosquito net around your bed.

Answer 7

The source below discusses various types of insect bites and insect bite treatments.

Answer 8

It's likely bed bugs. They are hard to find and get rid of. Get a professional exterminator. He/she will know where to find them. It will require pesticides.

Answer 9

u have to cut open the matress u prolly have bed bugs seriosly cut open the matress u find lil black things that look like leaves those r bed bugs i saw it on judge judy trust me on this one

Answer 10

bed bugs