Do bedbugs transmit diseases?
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Dr. Angela Lowery answered:No. Although scientists have found various disease causing organisms in the blood of bedbugs; there is no evidence that suggest bedbugs transmit diseases.
Bedbugs live in bedding and furniture. They may also be found in areas like baseboards, carpet and curtains. They hide in dark cracks during the day and come out at night to eat. Their main food supply is blood. They obtain this blood supply from people like you and me. Most people do not react to bedbug bites; others develop a red itchy lesion. The redness that occurs with bed bug bites will usually go away on its own in two to three weeks.
No. Although scientists have found various disease causing organisms in the blood of bedbugs; there is no evidence that suggest bedbugs transmit diseases. Bedbugs live in bedding and furniture. They may also be found in areas like baseboards,... More -
Dr. Susan Evans answered:Bedbugs do not carry disease, and for this reason they are not considered a dangerous pest. That being said, though, most people agree that they don’t like bugs biting them, especially in their beds while they are asleep. The worst part of bedbugs is mostly psychological; we don’t like sleeping with bugs.Bedbugs do not carry disease, and for this reason they are not considered a dangerous pest. That being said, though, most people agree that they don’t like bugs biting them, especially in their beds while they are asleep. The worst part... More -
Dr. Randy P. Martin of Piedmont Heart Institute answered:The good news is that bedbugs do not trasmit diseases or illnesses, but you can get bites, itches, or an allergic reaction from bedbugs. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Randy P. Martin about bedbugs and preventing bedbugs.
The good news is that bedbugs do not trasmit diseases or illnesses, but you can get bites, itches, or an allergic reaction from bedbugs. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Randy P. Martin about bedbugs and preventing bedbugs. More
