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Bug bites? Help

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confusedmum16 · 15/04/2025 09:19

Does anyone have any idea what kind of bug this is? My little one has had some bites over last few days wasn’t sure what was causing it so I checked his bed as a precaution and found this? I can’t see it being bed bugs as we haven’t had anything knew into the home. I have been hanging a lot of washing out with the nicer weather I’m wondering if it’s sneaked in that way? Help I’m freaking out! 🤣

Bug bites? Help
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PrincessofWells · 15/04/2025 09:21

It's not a bed bug, it's a gnat or mosquito type bug.

confusedmum16 · 15/04/2025 09:22

Thank you😅

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Wheresitat3 · 15/04/2025 22:12

Definitely not a bed bug though that's not to say that's not what's biting your DC. What do the bites look like (clustered/in a line?). Do they appear daily? Have you travelled lately?

Alternatively, I've brought in the odd flea on washing from the garden before despite not having any pets so thats also a possible culprit.

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