Do you have a bed bug problem? If so then the first sign could be a bed bug rash. Fortunately the rash doesn't pose a big threat to your health other than getting infected. Most of the times you should be able to take care of the bed bugs before they become a problem. Remember not to confuse bed bugs with bed mites. Bed mites feed on dead skin in bedding and normally don't bite humans, although some people are allergic to them and may suffer from a rash.

The bed bug rash stems from the saliva of the bedbug which it injects into our blood stream. Their saliva has toxins which makes our blood easier to drink by stopping the blood from clotting. Their saliva can cause an allergic reaction, however it is quite rare. If a person is bitten by multiple bed bugs then the resulting rash can be a lot worse.

If you are one of the unlucky persons which are affected by the bites then you will have to look out for bites that look very much like flea or mosquito bites. It can be quite hard to differentiate between these bites. If irritated mostly by means of scratching or rubbing, a bed bug rash can be the result. There are a few over the counter remedies available to you. Just ask your pharmacist for a product to handle these bites. They will be able to advise you with the best products.

Fortunately we have been able to study and learn from the bugs for a long time. This has enabled us to produce excellent products with which to kill and stop bed bug infestations. You can almost get these products over the counter from any home store. Most of these products will be in the form of a spray or powder which you can easily use. 100% Alcohol also works wonders on these bugs even destroying their eggs as well. Dabbing isopropyl alcohol can provide instant relief to bites or bed bug rash that have become itchy and sore. Polysporins and most Neosporin's provide relief in a cooling effect with the affected skin areas. There are even products which will protest your skin from future bites and help you handle current rashes.

Often the hands on method is the best way to deal with these bugs, especially if you don't have the money for bug sprays, insecticides or exterminators. You can stick double sided tape all around your bed. After the bed bug has fed it will return to its hiding place, which could be a crack or crevice in your room. The sticky tape will then catch them as they walk over it. The next morning you can then kill them with a simple squash or bug spray. This works well for new infestations. With this easy to do trick you can save yourself a lot of trouble. Just remember that if this method doesn't work you should immediately take more desperate measures.

Bed bugs can become a real problem if you ignore them. The sooner you deal with them the better. Try the DIY approach first. Get some bed bug spray from Wal-Mart or any other over the counter store or any other product known to kill these bugs. If you don't have any success then immediately contact a professional to come sort the problem. The longer you wait the harder it will become to solve the problem.