subject: Quick Facts On Bed Bugs [print this page] Bed bugs are a parasitic bane on societyBed bugs are a parasitic bane on society. At one time thought to have been eradicated, they have since made resurgence in major metropolitan areas, such as New York, New Jersey and surrounding states.
A bedbug is a tiny blood sucking parasite that typically lives in soft, porous surfaces like beds, pillows, clothing, luggage, and carpets – but they prefer beds because it brings them into direct contact, for long periods of time, with their food source.
The signs of a bed bug infestation can be subtle at first, but over a period of a few months you’ll discover small blood spots on the bed, circular red marks on the skin, and itchy, irritated skin where bed bug bites can be found. Because bed bugs are so small and are nocturnal, they are hard to see with the human eye, which is why so many bed bug bites sufferers seek help from bed bugs extermination experts who bring in bed bug dogs – dogs trained to sniff out bedbug infestations, even the smallest ones. Bed bugs dogs are trained especially to detect the scent of bedbugs (which smell a lot like rotting raspberries), which allows extermination companies to detect and then extinguish bedbug infestations.
If you live in New Jersey and you believe you’re experiencing a New Jersey bed bugs infestation, your best bet is to call extermination professionals who will employ the newest bed bugs extermination methods, which include heating the infected area to temperatures of over 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Research has found that sprays and other typical extermination methods aren’t as effective as heat treatment, and some say that New Jersey bed bugs are a tougher breed because they have found ways to adapt; allowing them to infest homes, hotel rooms, and even furniture stores.
While bed bugs in New Jersey may or may not be tougher than bedbugs in any other state, they are still a very annoying and very difficult parasite to extinguish. Surviving a bedbug infestation, even bed bugs in New Jersey, is possible with the right professional help.
