Suggestions to treat bedbug bites include:

* Resist the urge to scratch.
* Use calamine lotion, , caladryl lotion or anaesthetic creams to treat the itching.
* Wash the bites with antiseptic soap to reduce the risk of infection.
* Apply an icepack frequently to help relieve swelling.
* Take pain-killing medication if symptoms are severe.

See your doctor if the bite develops an infection.

Steam clean affected areas with diluted borax (2 oz per quart of water).

Open wall voids and treat with, sodium borate, food-grade diatomaceous earth, or other products labeled for this use with ingredient disclosure. (Wear a dust mask when handling powder formulations.)

For your body, try calamine or caladryl lotion. You can take a benadryl, but it will probably make you sleep, so it is best to do that at night.

Wash all linens in 140 degree water (Fahrenheit) before you put them back on the bed.

Clean the entire bedframe thoroughly. Pay special attention to where the bedrails fit into the headboard and footboard as these are favorite hiding places.

In addition, clean the baseboards in the area of your bed. They can hide in there also.

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