Bedbugs are tiny insects that often live on furniture or bedding. They can leave itchy bite marks on the face, neck and arms.
Bedbug bites are usually red, itchy and arranged in a rough line or cluster.
You can ease itching from bedbug bites with a cool, damp cloth or antihistamines. Contact your local council about getting rid of the bedbugs.
Bedbug bites are usually red, itchy and arranged in a rough line or cluster.
Bedbugs can be dark yellow, red or brown. Adults are around 5mm long.
Bedbugs can hide in many places, including on bed frames, mattresses, clothing, furniture, behind pictures and under loose wallpaper.
Signs of bedbugs include:
Bedbug bites can be red and itchy. They're often in a line or cluster.
Some people have a reaction to the bites. They can be very itchy and there may be painful swelling.
A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) is also possible but rare.
You can ease itching from bedbug bites with a cool, damp cloth or antihistamines. Contact your local council about getting rid of the bedbugs.
Bedbug bites usually clear up on their own in a week or so.
Things you can do include: