Insect bites, rash and skin irritation

Pest control professionals are often called to identify what is to be believed to be insect bites.

We are not health professionals and anytime a mark, puncture or raised area that is of concern it is good to consult a health professional should be consulted. Even when that is done many times even the health professional cannot accurately identify the problem or cause of marks on the body.

With all that being said there are signs that may lead us to different types of bites and the insect that has produced them. If an insect is the cause of the problem, there are certain clues that may bring light to the unknown ailment.

Below are some common descriptions of insect bites.

Bed bugs generally bite in sets of three. The reason for this type of behavior is that bed bugs generally bite to feed then move and bite to feed again then many times travels to bite and feed once more to gain enough blood to be filled. The traveling is due to searching for areas that are suitable for feeding.

If the victim is sensitive and allergic to the bed bug bite, the results may be severe with raised areas manifesting in a ferocious itching. Be aware that some people do not have any allergic reaction and never feel an itch or see any disturbance on the skin.

Spider bites will evidence themselves in two small puncture wounds causing swelling, red welts, rash or small blisters. There are only two poisonous spiders in Indiana, and they are not aggressive and only bite when threatened or disturbed.

Most spiders are venomous but that does not mean they could produce enough venom to in any way to harm a human.

Mosquitos leave one puncture that allows the proboscis to penetrate and suck blood but only after clearing the tube of the last blood meal before starting to feed again. Some mosquitos are disease carriers and are considered the most dangerous insect on earth due to disease transmission. Mosquito bites look like a welt that is itchy.

Flea bites are normally found in clusters around the feet, ankles, armpits, elbows and legs. Once again if the victim is not allergic to the bite, they may never feel the itch.

Other insects like ticks, chiggers, scabies and lice are also of concern that cause irritations along with non-insect concerns like hives, fungal infections and dermatitis.

In all cases health care professions working with pest control specialists can many times figure out what is causing the problem and offer ideas to gain relief.

Thankfulness for our customers

In the rush of life there are times that we may just be too busy to consider just how thankful we are for the people around us. Therefore, this season is a great time to be thankful for our customers, friends and family and the country we live in.  

It has been said that thank you has been turned into a gesture or social lubricant in communication, but a heartfelt thank you is completely different.

We at Pest Assassin believe that a heartfelt thank you to our customers is in order. This means that we have a deep and abiding appreciation for your business and the good relationships that have developed through your confidence in us.

The opportunity to serve you is a great gift that you gave to us that we are aware could have been given to someone else. We are truly thankful for your confidence in us and appreciate it. With that appreciation we consider you friends and family. 

It is our desire at Pest Assassin that all of us consider what we have and be thankful for our blessings this Thanksgiving season.