Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed exclusively on warm-blooded animals, such as humans and animals. They have become nest parasites and are seen in dark cracks or crevices. These insects have a flattened body and are dark brown or scorched orange.
The period before World War II highlighted many problems with bed bugs, but with the introduction of DDT and perfection in hygiene, they were eliminated. The proliferation of bed bugs is very fast and its main locations are hotels, apartments, houses, cruise ships, dormitories and motels. They are commonly found in furniture such as sofas and mattresses. Identifying their presence can be difficult. You have to carry out a full inspection to trace its existence. When trying to detect their presence, you can check for stains on your furniture or mattresses. This stain is dark in color and is the dried excrement of the bed bug. Another attribute of a possible infestation is blood stains on the walls and furniture and a foul smelling odor.
Bed bugs prefer to feed on sleeping pets and people and are usually active during the midnight hours. Normally, their bites are painless and go unnoticed by the victim. A typical red bump from the bite resembles a mosquito bite seen on the skin, and if the bite area has an itchy sensation. Bed bugs insert their saliva into the skin as they feed. If these bites continue, it can cause allergic responses in some people. As mentioned above, skin abrasion is identical to mosquito or flea bites. The person infected by the insect should not scratch the bite area, as this will aggravate the itching and lead to secondary infection. Consulting doctors is essential to reduce allergic reactions.
It is not advisable to delay or ignore the obvious symptoms of bed bugs. Quick action to contain and eliminate the problem before it becomes messy and unmanageable is important. Before seeking help with pest control, the bedroom and other sleeping areas should be thoroughly examined for signs of insect activity. Examining their presence involves checking the folds of curtains, the corners of desks or tables, the folds of bedding, the tufts of mattresses, behind wallpaper, in the gaps of wicker furniture, and in various other items in the room. Simply examining its presence is insufficient, so it is important to confirm by tracking and detecting its characteristics.
Detection of these insects should not be taken lightly and indicates the need for immediate alarm. A vigilant plan must be drawn up to eradicate errors as quickly as possible. Throwing out furniture or throwing out mattresses is not the right way to get rid of bed bugs, although reducing clutter in rooms limits the most common hiding places. After confirming their existence, clean bug-ridden rooms and other rooms by scrubbing the infested regions with a stiff brush. Hard brushes remove the eggs. The use of powerful vacuum cleaners is recommended to remove bed bugs from cracks and crevices. Inspecting and cleaning all hiding places is essential to eliminate bed bugs. And when all else fails, enlisting the help of a professional pest control company can be essential.
