Top 5 Blood Suckers And How To Survive Them

Did you know that some creatures can live on your skin and feed on your blood? Don’t picture monsters of any kind! There are small creatures in your home that could become very dangerous if they get the chance to bleed on you.

If you notice a bloodsucker on your skin, what should you do? How to Avoid Being Killed by the Top 5 Bloodsuckers

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1. Bedbugs

Do bedbugs ever make an appearance where you sleep? I mean, it really is annoying. These tiny pests love to spend the day hitchhiking on your belongings before attacking you in your sleep. Their bites are harmless, but the welts they leave behind are irritating. This may lead to restlessness, anxiety, and sadness.

If you find bedbugs, immediately wash all of your linens, clothing, and bed sheets in hot water and dry them on high. In addition, a certified pesticide can be used to eliminate the bedbug problem.

2. Mosquitos

Millions of people fall victim to mosquitoes and other bloodsucking insects every year. Mosquitoes are a common vector for diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, Zika virus, etc. Mosquitoes don’t discriminate too much. People with blood type O, those who are physically larger and thus exhale more carbon dioxide, and those who perspire heavily appear to be of particular interest. Pregnant women and alcoholics appear to be particularly appealing targets for these insects.

You can avoid getting bitten by mosquitos if you stay in a mosquito-infested area by using repellants, wearing light-colored clothing, and dumping dirt far away from your dwelling.

3. Fleas

Fleas are known to feed on human blood. Fleas can transmit diseases like Bubonic plague and murine typhus, so it’s important to take preventative measures if you find them sucking your blood.

To protect yourself from a flea infestation, you should immediately get rid of any fleas you find on your person or in your home by using a steam cleaner, vacuum, or thorough washing of all bedding.

4. Leeches

Small is typical for leeches. The Amazonian leech, on the other hand, can grow to be 45 centimeters (17.7 inches) in length and 10 centimeters (4 inches) in width in South America. These leeches will attach to your skin and use their suckers to drain your blood. Their saliva contains hementin, which prevents your blood from clotting.

If you find a large booger in your nose, especially one that moves around when you try to get rid of it, you might want to see a doctor. Alternately, you can pull your skin taut beneath the leech’s lips to yank it off. Then, slip some paper under its chin and lift it up.

5. Ticks

Once a tick has attached to you, it will feed on your blood for several days. Borrelia burgdorferi is a bacterium that can be transmitted by ticks and affects the nervous system, the joints, and even the heart. Tick bites can also transmit serious illnesses such as encephalitis, ehrlichiosis, and Powassan virus disease. Ticks are found in areas with lots of wood, grass, and dead leaves. After visiting a tick habitat, check your clothing for ticks.

Ticks can spread diseases, so if you find one on you, make sure to get rid of it and then wash your clothes in hot water with some antibacterial detergent. If you need to use tweezers to remove a tick from your body, do so carefully without twisting the tweezers.