How to Identify Bed Bug BitesBed bugs have increasingly become a problem in many homes, hotel rooms, dormitories and similar places. Experiencing beg bugs in your living quarters can make for an aggravating experience. Bed bugs typically bite you while you are sleeping. Bed bugs have a reddish brown color and are small in size. Bed bugs often hide in furniture, the cracks of beds, clothing, box springs and head boards. Bed bugs feed on human blood and can be difficult to exterminate. The bugs often appear in used furniture, and are transported from one place to another because they latch on to clothes and luggage.Symptoms of Bed BugsSometimes it is hard to notice you have bed bugs until you experience bed bug bites. The actual appearance of a bed bug bite does not occur in some people until days after they have been bitten. When symptoms finally occur, beg bug bites can appear as little red bumps that are lined up in rows or patches. The bites are often misdiagnosed by individuals and doctors as mosquito bites. The exact symptoms of bed bug bites vary per person. For some individuals, itchy welts may appear on the skin. Bed bugs usually do not pass Infectious Diseases, and are not considered a serious threat to an individual's health. Although bed bugs do not transmit diseases, they are not something you want to live with in your home.Getting Rid of Bed BugsTo find bed bugs, dismantle your bed and all of the components. You may need to remove the gauze lining of your box spring to reach them. The best way to get rid of bed bugs is to call a professional exterminator who has the chemicals needed to kill bed bugs. Until an exterminator comes to treat your home, you can use alcohol to kill visible bed bug eggs. You can use a device that produces steam to clean furniture, drapes, carpet and similar items. Vacuum your carpet and wash the bed linens and clothes that you believe contain bed bugs. Dry the garments at a minimum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.