subject: The Sneaky Bed Bugs [print this page] The Sneaky Bed Bugs The Sneaky Bed Bugs
Bed bugs could be at your residence and you would not know about it. They are very small insects which suck blood off hosts or animals and humans. They are very tiny they can wedge themselves in the little holes of your bed along with other furniture such as chairs and sofas.
When you wake up from your bed and find rashes on your skin, you should suspect the presence of bed bugs. Look more closely. Apart from their itchiness, the skin rashes may have small red bites in them. These bites show in rows or in clusters simply because bed bugs travel through the skin, feeding on it inch by inch for blood like minute vampires. Another distinct characteristic of these small bites is their color and shape. They will show as scarlet round spot that look like acne and a darker shade will show around the center. The rashes will occur from time to time. Bed bugs don't feed regularly. They sometimes feed after several days or after a month.
What attracts bed bugs to suck onto the skin is the carbon dioxide and heat your body discharges. As you check yourself in the mirror, you will notice more bites in your neck, hand, and face. These are locations that emit more heat than any other body parts. Although bed bugs are not carriers of any diseases, you should still be concerned of their presence because they suck your blood.
This blood-sucking trait of bed bugs makes them more than a nuisance but dangerous microorganisms to keep around. Bed bug infestation is not just a walk in the park. Do not just deal with home pest control by yourself. When you suspect bed bug infestation, immediately call upon a bug exterminator. The bug exterminator will investigate the presence of bed bugs. Bed bugs are harder to find in the daytime since they're nocturnal. They only come out during the night to feed. The bug exterminator can help you locate them and offer you professional advice on how to best deal with them.
Bed bug exterminators will use specific insecticides that will have immediate effects on the pests. Before the bug exterminators start their operation at eliminating the pests, you must keep yourself informed by asking questions. It is important for you as the homeowner to know the details of the type of pest control that is being applied in your house.
Good communication between you and the bug exterminators is vital in home pest control. You know what the problem is. They will tell you the extent of your problem with correct investigation. When you call upon the help of bug exterminators be sure to cooperate well with them. They are trained to do the job and learn more about pest behaviours and what best methods to use to exterminate them. Provide them with appropriate information about your bed bug experience. The type of information you give the bug exterminators will bring about the fast resolution of your problem.
