By Action Termite and Pest Control
Getting bitten by an insect or arachnid can be alarming, especially if you’re unsure what caused it or how serious it may be. Whether you’re dealing with a spider bite, bed bug bite, tick bite, or sting from a wasp or bee, prompt and proper care can prevent complications and ease discomfort. Here’s what you need to know about each type of bite or sting—and how to handle it.
🕷️ Spider Bites
Symptoms: Redness, swelling, pain at the bite site, itching, and in rare cases (such as with black widow or brown recluse bites), more serious symptoms like muscle cramps, fever, or skin necrosis.
What to Do:
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Clean the bite with soap and water to reduce infection risk.
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Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and pain.
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Elevate the area if bitten on a limb.
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Take over-the-counter pain relievers and antihistamines if needed.
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Watch for serious symptoms like spreading redness, blistering, fever, or nausea. Seek medical attention if they appear.
🛏️ Bed Bug Bites
Symptoms: Small, red, itchy welts often appearing in a line or cluster. Commonly found on exposed skin like arms, legs, neck, or face.
What to Do:
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Wash the area with soap and water to prevent infection.
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Apply anti-itch creams like hydrocortisone or calamine lotion.
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Take antihistamines if the itching is severe.
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Avoid scratching to prevent secondary infection.
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Inspect your mattress and furniture for signs of infestation (blood spots, shells, or live bugs), and call a pest professional for extermination.
🕷️ Tick Bites
Symptoms: A small red bump at the site. Some people develop a rash, and in cases of Lyme disease, a “bull’s-eye” pattern rash may appear. Flu-like symptoms can develop days to weeks later.
What to Do:
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Remove the tick carefully with fine-tipped tweezers. Grasp it close to the skin and pull upward steadily.
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Clean the bite area with soap and water or alcohol.
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Monitor for symptoms of Lyme disease, such as fever, fatigue, or joint pain.
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Keep the tick in a container if possible, in case testing is needed.
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Call your doctor if a rash appears or symptoms develop.
🐝 Stinging Insect Bites (Bees, Wasps, Hornets, Yellow Jackets)
Symptoms: Immediate pain or burning, redness, swelling, and itching. For those allergic, symptoms can escalate to anaphylaxis (difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face or throat).
What to Do:
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Remove the stinger (if present) by scraping with a credit card—don’t pinch it.
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Apply ice to reduce swelling and pain.
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Use antihistamines or pain relievers as needed.
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Apply hydrocortisone or calamine lotion for itching.
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Seek emergency medical help if you have trouble breathing, swelling beyond the sting site, or dizziness—these are signs of a serious allergic reaction.
When to Call a Professional
While treating bites and stings is important, preventing them is even more critical. If you’re noticing recurring bites or seeing pests around your home, call a licensed pest control company like Action Termite and Pest Control. We provide expert treatment for spiders, bed bugs, ticks, and stinging insects—keeping your home safe and bite-free.
Don’t let bites become a recurring nightmare. Call Action today for a free quote and customized treatment plan.
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