Yuck! Bedbug poop leaves lingering health risks
Even after the vermin are gone, their wastes can continue to trigger allergies and asthma
Laurel Hamers
Mar 7, 2018 — 6:45 am EST
Bedbugs plague homes the world over. But even after they’re gone, their effects on your health may not disappear. A new study traces the problem to their lingering poop.
Bedbug feces contains a chemical called histamine (HISS-tuh-meen). It is part of their pheromones. That’s a mix of chemicals that the insects excrete to attract others of their kind. In people, however, histamine can trigger allergy symptoms. Among these are itchiness and asthma. (Our bodies also naturally release histamine when confronted with an allergy-provoking substance.)
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