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AIBU to ask if these are bed bug bites?

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BedBugsxo · 22/09/2024 21:28

I got back from Portugal 2 days ago. Yesterday DD came out with a number of itchy red bumps. Today I have come out in itchy red bumps on my lower leg and heel. Do the pictures look like bed bug bites to you?
We stayed in a number of apartments and a hotel whilst in Portugal.

AIBU to ask if these are bed bug bites?
AIBU to ask if these are bed bug bites?
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veritasverity · 22/09/2024 21:41

Photos aren't great but looks more like mozi bites

veritasverity · 22/09/2024 21:42

veritasverity · 22/09/2024 21:41

Photos aren't great but looks more like mozi bites

Posted to soon, meant to add 'to me' at the end

Chasingsquirrels · 22/09/2024 21:42

I think bed big bites are generally in a line, as the walk along you biting.

HFJ · 22/09/2024 21:42

Yup. Typically in a ‘line’ up the body (becausethey feed asthe move) and tend to be on parts of the body exposed during sleep. The delayed response can also be a bed bug thing.

have you washed your holiday clothes yet? Are the suitcases in your rooms?

BedBugsxo · 22/09/2024 21:52

HFJ · 22/09/2024 21:42

Yup. Typically in a ‘line’ up the body (becausethey feed asthe move) and tend to be on parts of the body exposed during sleep. The delayed response can also be a bed bug thing.

have you washed your holiday clothes yet? Are the suitcases in your rooms?

Yes, all clothes washed and suitcase in cupboard 😮. Hopefully we won't have brought any live bed bugs home!

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BedBugsxo · 22/09/2024 22:00

Here is a better photo

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BedBugsxo · 22/09/2024 22:01

Sorry, here are the clearer photos

AIBU to ask if these are bed bug bites?
AIBU to ask if these are bed bug bites?
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Lucy25 · 22/09/2024 23:00

BedBugsxo · 22/09/2024 21:52

Yes, all clothes washed and suitcase in cupboard 😮. Hopefully we won't have brought any live bed bugs home!

I don’t know whether, this is factual, I read somewhere, sorry for being so vague, when you’ve been away, stayed at hotel or such like, best not to unpack straight away, due to if there were bed bugs or whatever, there, you’re essentially bringing them back home.I know that’s not very helpful right now, that could’ve been what’s happened.

Lucy25 · 22/09/2024 23:08

BedBugsxo · 22/09/2024 22:01

Sorry, here are the clearer photos

Looks sore, they do look like mozzie bites.The other comments, saying bed bug bites, would be more in a line.Horrible either way, but a least, they’re not going to be in your home.

MrsTerryPratchett · 22/09/2024 23:11

Bottom limbs, not in a line, probably not.

In future, roll down the seams on the mattress. Any dark spots, there may be bedbugs.

BedBugsxo · 23/09/2024 08:45

Thanks for the advice all!

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