Bed Bugs Control Tips And Methods

By Clark Harrington

Cockroaches, rodents, spiders, termites and fleas have been some of the most notorious pests since ages. Together with them, bed bugs are also a nuisance in our houses. Bed bugs are the small insects that are almost becoming an epidemic.

What are bed bugs? Bed bugs are tiny ( 0.25 inches ), oval and brownish insects. They can not fly and are wingless. This family includes insects that bite folks or their hosts. Bed bugs are parasites and need a host to feed on. Often they spread to different places through their hosts, that unknowingly carry them around.

The breeding places of bed bugs aren't hidden from folk, whose houses have just suffered from bed bug infestations. Cracks of furniture, wooden frames, beds, carpets, kitchens and what not ; bed bugs reside in each possible nook and cranny that they find acceptable. Generally, they eat human blood and use their beak-like mouth to pierce the skin of the host. Whether bed bug bites has any adverse effect on human health, only depends on the individual. Many of us do not have any effect, while many show symptoms of swelling and irritation on their skin.

How to Kill Bed Bugs

killing of bed bugs becomes critical if they cause widespread difficulty. Typically, when it is known that an area is infected by pests, for example bed bugs, we tend to use insecticides and spray them all over the area affected. This is a straightforward, but deadly practice and may result in health risks for the residents. The best answer is to consult pest management executives and work according to their instructions. The bug elimination team will first minutely examine the house / hotel and then mark the infected area punctiliously. This is an important step because if any infected area goes unmarked, it may lead to another infestation within just a few days.

The pest management team uses equipments like fogging machines, dust sprays and numerous pesticides, depending on their requirements and kills the bed bugs. Fogging is an excellent option to kill bed bugs, that are in the open and can be easily traced. Still, bed bugs hiding in cracks and other areas need more effective methods.

a way to Control Bed Bugs

The hardest task, is to keep the spread of bed bugs in hand. Generally, bed bugs aren't completely eliminated in one treatment only , so it's imperative to be vigilant, to keep a continual check on them.

What are we able to do? Well, cleanliness and hygiene are the essential steps that we must take. Using vacuum cleaner and steam cleaner, is advisable. Garments and other similar items should be washed in hot water and dried in the sun. Infected materials like carpets and mattresses must be exposed regularly to sunlight, for one or two hours. If the infestation is serious, it is best to drop the carpets and mattresses. Usually, empty rooms and stores in the house become simply infested with such pests, so it's good if occasional cleaning of such rooms is undertaken.

Patience and endurance are the keys in the project of bed bugs extermination. Maintaining a healthy environment and keeping a watch on the potential sources of bed bug spread can go long way in eliminating them. So, today when you go to bed, remember this famous good night greeting 'Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite!!'. - 30446

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