Bed Bugs - Is Your Home Infested?

Bed Bugs are one of the worst kinds of pests

Bed Bugs are one of the worst kinds of pests. Their small (approx 3mm) size tends to make them very tricky to be seen and therefore incredibly hard to get rid of. They are usually heard of in news reports which focus on the expose of bed bugs in high end hotels, where guests have awoken to come across dozens of bed bugs bites all over their skin. However, most hotels are actually falsely accused of bed bug infestation, as what several people dont know is that these pests can be transported through baggage or clothing of guests from infested homes.

Bed bugs only come out at night time to feed on exposed human skin. Bites are small and pain-free but can quite often be extremely itchy and can become infected if scratched. In addition to beds they can also be found on other items of household furniture such as sofas or chairs, infestation is extremely hard to avoid because of their small size and also the confusion of many thinking their bites are actually the cause of fleas or other biting pesky insects. You can spot signs of bed bugs by keeping an eye out for dark faecal spots on bed linens and in crevices around beds, or of course if you are getting bitten during the night on a frequent basis, bed bugs will usually bite three times in one place (breakfast, lunch and dinner!)

The good thing is that bed bugs have not been proven to hold any illnesses; however scientific studies are still ongoing so its often an idea to treat bites with steroid creams or antihistamines to decrease itching and prevent infection. The use of insect repellent to prevent bed bug bites has be tried and examined, revealing failed results. Therefore, the ideal way to try and prevent infestation is to use bed bug encasements, which keep your bedding and pillows bed bug free, if your bed has legs you can also obtain climb up interceptors, small bowl like products that prevent pests from climbing up the bed. Of course washing your bedding on a hot rinse on a frequent basis will also decrease the chances of infestation. As mentioned previously bed bugs are also excellent travellers, therefore researching your hotel before you book and conducting a quick check around your room will also be beneficial.

Just like other pests such as mice and rats, there's also trapping methods you can consider in order to predict whether your home is infested. Basic traps such as, covering your bed legs with Vaseline or even using double sided tape, will result in the bed bug becoming caught permitting you to expose to your the pest to your landlord. Pest control companies will supply more specialised trapping devises, such as the Bed Bug Beacon CO2 Active Monitor, used to attract the pests out of hiding, often a good piece of equipment for early detection and for keeping the bugs away from your bed throughout an infestation. Another beneficial tool is the Nightwatch Bed Bug Trap and Monitor, a similar device to the fly trap, this will lure the bed bugs into the device using heat and scent and if employed for two weeks or more and no bed bugs have been caught, this can be a clear sign that an individual has absolutely no infestation.

For peace of mind and for the health and wellbeing of your household, it's a good idea to hire a pest control expert in order to take a look around your home. In worst cased situations people caught in an infestation have had no choice but to dispose off and replace home furniture, catching these pests during the early stages will prevent this and keep your home a healthy and happy place to live in!

by: Jasmine Walters

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