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Bed bugs: How to get rid of them?
Bed bugs are little, round, brownish insects that feed on animal or human blood. The flat bodies of adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed. Their bodies, on the other hand, enlarge and turn a crimson tint after feeding.
Although bed bugs cannot fly, they may quickly migrate across floors, walls, and ceilings. Over the course of a lifetime, female bed bugs can lay hundreds of eggs, each approximately the size of a particle of dust.
Nymphs, or immature bedbugs, shed their skins five times before reaching maturity, and each shedding requires a blood meal. The bed bugs can mature fully in as little as a month under ideal conditions and produce three or more generations every year.
Despite their annoyance, they are not believed to transmit diseases. However, bed bug bites are known to cause skin irritations and even allergic reactions in some people. You may be wondering if you can deal with them on your own, or if you’ll have to call an exterminator for bed bugs.
You may have bed bugs if you wake up with itchy spots you didn't have when you went to sleep, especially if you bought a used bed or other old furniture around the time the bites began. Other indicators of a bedbug infestation include:
Remove all bedding and inspect it for traces of the bed bugs or their excrement if you suspect an infestation. Remove the dust cover from the box springs' bottoms and inspect the wood frame.
There are several methods to help you deal with bed bugs, and they can often be effective if your bed bugs isn’t very severe yet. First, you will have to make sure you know where the bed bugs are located. Check your furniture, clothes and obviously your bed as well. Most of the time, your problem stems from a mattress with bed bugs, but it’s also possible to have them on articles of clothing or even things like purses and backpacks, which really helps the bed bugs spread around. You might even have several different groups of bed bugs in different places in your house.
Now that you know where they’re located, here are the most effective DIY ways to get rid of bed bugs:
One fact about bed bugs, is that heat can kill them and their eggs relatively quickly. Anything about 50 °C will start killing them. You can use a dryer, for example, by placing the infested articles inside and letting it run on the highest heat setting for about 30 minutes. You can also wash the material in hot water, and leave to soak in there for a similar amount of time.
For bigger infestations, you may want to consider using hot steam on the fabric to safely and effectively get rid of the pests. Apply the steamer over the fabric slowly and repeat as needed.
There are specifically developed repellant sprays for bed bugs, but they are usually only effective when there are a very small amount of bed bugs, or ideally when you do not even have bed bugs, and just want to take preventative measures. Remember to carefully select the right spray for bed bugs, preferably one that is eco-friendly and from a trusted brand. A good option would be a water-based spray for bed bugs, as it doesn’t stain your mattress with pesticides.
Alternatively, you can call an exterminator for bed bugs to assist you. Any experienced exterminator will be able to help determine the best treatment to get bed bugs out of your home.
Oftentimes, a bed bug infestation may prove too difficult to manage on your own in the long term, and it would be best to hire an exterminator for bed bugs. We have experienced exterminators for bed bugs, who are capable of drafting a treatment plan based on the type and severity of the issue being faced.
Following that, our pest control professionals will begin treating your bed bug infestation. We have a variety of bed bug treatment solutions available, including:
For significant infestations in residences or hotels, heat treatment is ideal. These treatments are eco-friendly and safe for both people and dogs, and they will eliminate the bed bug infestation in just one visit. We boost the internal temperature of your home to a level where bed bugs cannot survive during heat treatments. This approach also penetrates walls, making it ideal for killing bed bugs on a couch or other difficult-to-reach areas.
Steam treatment operates in a similar way to heat treatment, although on a smaller scale (such as for cleaning a mattress with bed bugs). These treatments are ideal for less severe infestations and clients looking for an eco-friendly option.
Before cleaning, scour the seams of the mattress with bed bugs, using a firm brush to eliminate bedbugs and their eggs.
We vacuum your bed and the area around it. After vacuuming, we place the vacuum cleaner bag in a plastic bag and dispose of it outside.
Bed bug bites are painful and irritating, and they can emerge on any part of your body. When you look at photographs of bed bug bites, you'll see that the bite region is red and irritated. You'll need to go to your pharmacy for an ointment once you've been bitten. Bed bug signs are small red splotches that can be seen with the naked eye on mattresses and furniture.
Now you know how to identify bed bugs, how to get rid of them, and what methods to employ when dealing with them. It may take some time and patience to get rid of bed bugs. Unless you employ a professional exterminator for bed bugs. To ensure complete cleaning, wash all garments, linens, soft toys, pillows, and cushions.
