Something is biting us!
 

For the last two weeks we have been getting bites on legs and arms. Bites are very itchy and look like a pimple. The itching lasts a few days and then goes away. I sometimes feel something on me but when I look at area there is nothing there. We are getting bit in the house. We have no pets and I bought the home new 5 years ago. I have heard little spiders bites are similar to what I described but I have never seen one and we had house treated about a month ago. Could it be no see ums? If so can house be treated for them. looking to see if anyone has experienced bites like these and what you did about the problem. Appreciate the help. :shrug:

I am not sure, but could it be bedbugs? They travel from hotels it your home on your clothes, etc. Have you traveled recently?

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Thinking the same thing. Purchased any new mattresses? Sometimes the take away mattresses from other customers have bugs that get on new ones being delivered.

Fleas usually bite ankles. Fire Ant bites are more than itchy they burn and blister. We found some gnats coming out of our rarely used bathtub drain and husband put drain cleaner in it.

It's not bedbugs because we have checked numerous times. Haven't purchased any new mattresses. I am going to call my pest people and see if they can do anything .

I would put money that you have been bitten by " No See Ums " nasty things.

There are simple ways to treat the bites..Google No see ums...

Next getting rid of them...spray the plants with a pre mix insecticide hook it to your hose and have at it.

This recent rain will help and more rain is forecast overnight tonight ...

Why was the house treated a month ago when the bites only began 2 weeks ago? Could this be a sensitivity reaction to the chemicals applied 4 weeks ago? Do a google image search for papular or follicular contact dermatitis. Of course those who get their photos in journals have the nastiest cases, but you will get the idea.

If these are bites, there should be a tiny hole or bite mark in the center of each "pimple" that may need a small bit of magnification to easily see. No see ums apparently do NOT live inside the home so if you are sure these "bites" are from an indoor source you will have to find a different predator.

Taking a daily dose of a long acting "non-sedating" antihistamine may be a good thing to try, eg cetirizine.

Thanks for the info. I am with you that our problem is No See Ums. I take it they like to hang around shrub type plants. I will try your suggestion and see how it works out. Thanks again.

Hate to say it but it definitely sounds like fleas. However, like GG said, those are usually on ankles but they do jump very high.

No see ums are most active at dusk and dawn and are outdoors.

Treat the outside yourself for no see ums and have your bug service company do the inside for fleas. The bug service you have most likely has seen what different bites look like and could tell you what they are.

Place white sheet of paper on the floor see what lands on it

I've had the same problem. The "bites" seem to happen after dark, when I'm walking the dog. The area is like a mosquito bite, but is much bigger, turns red and itches for 3-4 days. I had the same issue last fall when it was still sort of warm, went away over the winter, and is now back. It also did not seem to occur last summer when they were spraying for insects.

Definitely no see ums. Been around for years. Cant see em but you sure can feel em. Hence the name

This whole thread is making me feel itchy.

LOL, use Gold Bond Lotion, its very good, take it from me.
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chiggers (red bugs) are hard to see, live in grass and ground cover, are characterized by intense itching.

if your pest control company find the source please let us know

I hate No-See-Ums. I am one of those people who attract all kinds of bugs. If I am in a group I am the one who will be bit. Most of the time it is on my ankles and legs.

I have recently been bothered by them too. Small itchy bites on the ankles and arms. I think I got bit walking through some grassy area.

Here is a detailed explanation about No-See-Ums and how to treat.

The Best Way to Treat No See Um Bites - wikiHow

I would also bet on no see ums. When we first moved here we used to sit out front in the evening. I had such a reaction to these I learned in FL I can't do that without a screen. It took weeks before they went away. Hubby was not bit as bad but I sure suffered. Hope your reaction is better than mine. Live & Learn.


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Re: Bites
 

Your Doctor can likely identify what is biting you by looking at the bites and their pattern. Someone mentioned bed bugs. Fortunately, we've never had them but if you look on the internet there are videos showing you where to look for them. What we call bed bugs are actually the same as chinch bugs that are likely in your lawn and all places you visit. Point is they are easy to pick up and move to your home.

You did not say if it is only you being bitten or are there others in your home. It could be a contact with one of the MANY PLANTS around here that people have a reaction to.
Poison ivy-I've not had it in years but the bumps it produces look very much like insect bites. There are many other plants that cause similar rashes?

IF, it is insects-try rubbing your skin with citrus-a lemon skin works fine. See if it stops the bites. Unlike DEET there is no side effects. I would not, you should not, use DEET on a regular basis. Also, if, you have not torn the bites open by scratching try dabbing them with AMMONIA-same stuff you buy in the grocery store. It works great. If you buy one of those itch stop products, most likely you will see it smells like ammonia because that is what it is. If, you have torn the bites open-it will hurt-