Bed Bug treatment

Here are a few signs to look out for:

• Blood stains on the bed sheets, clothes and pillows
• Feces of bed bugs on the mattress or bed sheets (these are dark brown in colour)
• A foul odour emitting from your bed
• Small, sesame seed-sized critters hiding in the fabric of your clothes or bed sheets

Bed bugs are also known as “travel bugs” because they sneak into luggage and clothes without being detected. Since they have flat bodies, they’re able to easily hide in tiny spaces, without being caught.

Unlike other pests like ants and wasps, they don’t have nests. Instead they breed in mattresses and headboards. After breeding, they change their location, moving to other small spaces and crevices.

There is a common misconception that infestations are a result personal hygiene and sanitation issues. Bed bugs, like head lice, do not have a preference for cleanliness. They are only concerned with human blood. Therefore, they often hide in places (like beds and pillows) that help them gain access to human beings.

Bed bugs are silent attackers. They lurk around the corners of your bed in the darkest hours of the night. Since bed bugs are too tiny, it’s easy for these pests to go unnoticed. This means that you won’t know of their presence until there is a full-blown infestation.

Have you ever woken up to odd markings on your body, specifically the arms? Do you often have small, red bumps that cannot be explained? Some individuals may chalk it up as an allergic reaction of some kind when it may not be the case. 

Unless you have a keen eye, bed bugs can infest your home without being noticed. That’s why they’re known to be one of a kind amongst pests. Unlike termites and cockroaches, which can be spotted almost immediately, bed bugs can go undetected. Often times, individuals may believe they are merely encountering skin issues rather than suspect a bug infestation.

Ever heard of the phrase, “Goodnight, sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite”? This is because bed bugs bite during the middle of the night. They often attack when their victim is fast asleep.

Since most people often blame mosquitoes and skin conditions like eczema, it can be tricky identifying a bed bug problem.

According to an ABC report the bed bugs population has increased by 5000 percent since the early 2000s. According to the same report, one of the reasons is dirty laundry and shared living compartments.

The truth is, bed bugs don’t carry diseases. However, they are an annoyance and their bite can be extremely painful and may cause allergic reactions.

Knowing that your body may be bitten as you sleep can be extremely stressful. Although bed bugs are not known to carry disease, their bites and the subsequent itching can lead to infections. Some people may suffer from an allergic reaction due to these bed bugs.

People might experience redness and swelling. Bites can be extremely itchy, making these pests particularly pesky. Welts often develop a few days after being bitten