Bed Bugs problem? Get Immediate Bed Bugs Help
Bed Bug
4 - 6 mm
Dos and Don’ts of Bed Bugs
- Inspect mattresses by removing them from the bed frame and thoroughly examining them.
- Use an insecticide on infested areas. These products can be purchased, however if the infestation is widespread, it’s best to call a pest inspector.
- Vacuum the infested area thoroughly (including the mattress). Place the contents in a sealed plastic bag and dispose of it.
- Clothing and bedding suspected of an infestation must be washed.
- Eliminate cracks and crevices – these are favourite hiding places of bed bugs.
- Keep an eye out for blood spotting on mattresses. This is a sure sign of infestation.
Some information about Bed Bugs
Goodnight,
sleep tight,
don’t let the bed bugs bite
You may have thought it was just a silly nursery rhyme, right? But travellers can attest to the very real nature of bed bugs! This is because they are commonly found in hostels and motels or in places commonly shared by many people. Recently there has been resurgence in the incidents of bed bugs. This is due to a lack of knowledge about them, an increase in international travel and the trading of second hand furniture.
Bed bugs are very hard to detect as they have obscure hiding places. Like a lot of pests, they also only come out at night. They are secretive and prefer to find refuge in dark places. This can include under mattresses, floorboards, paintings and carpets and behind loose wallpaper.
Unfortunately adult bugs are able to survive a whole year without a blood meal. This means they can very easily be transferred in luggage, bedding, furniture and clothing. The bites can be serious in that the bugs do inject saliva into the skin and this causes irritation and skin reactions, causing much discomfort and loss of sleep. The most common areas for bites are the arms and shoulders. Bed bugs don’t transmit any infectious diseases but some links have been made with asthmatic reactions.
