Remedy for Bedbug Bites

Bedbugs, according to WebMD, are oval-shaped, wingless bugs that are only a quarter of an inch long. They are white or tan in color, except after eating blood, when they turn brown or reddish. Bedbugs reside in beds, furniture and even wood, like headboards. Additionally, they can travel on your clothes, or other items, from place to place. Luckily, there are a number of ways to treat bedbug bites.

Wash Affected Areas

• According to Kill Bed Bugs, most bites result in inflammation and itching. The best way to treat the bites initially is to wash all bites with soap and water. Following that, Kill Bed Bugs recommends using an anti-itch cream.

If the Itch Persists

• If the bites continue to be bothersome, Kill Bed Bugs advises using an ice pack to numb the itch and pain. Additionally, avoid scratching bites, as that will only make them worse. If the ice pack isn't working well enough, try a prescription painkiller.

Final Treatment

• According to Treatment for Bedbugs, further relief may come in the form of an antihistamine, such as Benadryl. Further, the application of heat from a hair dryer, warm washcloth or heating pad may also help.

Extermination

• The only way to put a stop to bedbug bites is to rid your home of bedbugs. An exterminator is the best option, according to WebMD. Some people attempt to use insecticides; however, most people don't know the proper way to mix the insecticides or how to use them properly. Though treatment can be costly, an exterminator is the most foolproof way to eliminate the bugs, and therefore the bites.