How do you tell whether it is a bed bug or mosquito bite???
They are very different, at least for me. More of a waterfilled blister. Plus a sure sign is if the bites are like a small path of bites. Think crawl, bite, crawl, bite, crawl... you get the picture.
I only encountered the little creatures once (in Scotland, no less) and I turned out to be somewhat allergic. The itching was nothing like mosquitos or midges. I had blisters for months, after having slept one (1) night in an infested bed. (Not even like the shock you get first day of the season, you who live in mosquito/midge infested areas know what I mean.)
* How to avoid spreading: If you put your rucksack under your bed, you'll bring them along on to your next stop. They "jump" or let themselves fall down from the bed.
* How to try to avoid bites: wear pyjamas or long johns, they tend to bite on feet, arms etc, and if you sleep in only a t-shirt you'll be more exposed. Appearantely (sp???) they "smell" where they can find a meal.
* How to get rid of eggs if you get infested: put gear in deep freezer for 72 hours. (Not so easy while on the road...) Don't use insect spray, they'll just get resistent.
hope you won't need this advice... :roll: