Bed Bugs: Small Bugs That Make You Company in Bed

When you get home, wash all your travel clothes with boiling water.

Some people do not want to know anything about it, but it is necessary to learn about the tiny insects or animals that can that can put at risk your health and invade your bed. Some pests can attack at any time, so it is better to be prepared for a possible intrusion. One of the best ways is to be informed about the types of pests and know how to identify them. Today, at ITerminate you will discover everything you need to know about little blood addicts that can take your night's sleep away: bed bugs.

What is a bed bug?

Bed bugs are small oval insects that can measure over 4 mm. They are usually copper or brown and become redder after feeding on blood. In general, they are found in cracks, mattresses, sheets, clothing, baseboards, among other places. They can also be found in homes and hotels due to the constant flow of travelers and their luggage.

In an appropriate environment, these small insects can last about 300 days and lay 1 to 5 eggs per day. They are difficult to remove and find, although they are not as invisible as you might think.

How to detect them

Even though they are small, bed bugs, at least adults, can be identified by the human eye because of their apple seed-like size. Likewise, small bites on the skin after spending time in bed or on furniture are another way to detect them. Other ways to identify them are the skin traces left by young bed bugs when they shed, brown stains the left when they defecate, and the sweet and unpleasant smell they produce.

Bed bugs and diseases

Overall, bed bugs are not related to the transmission of any disease. It has been said that they may be responsible for the spread of diseases such as leprosy and cutaneous leishmaniasis, but there is still no hard evidence to support this theory. What is proven is the skin irritation that causes the bite. This one can leave large wheals, which then decrease in size and turn into red marks; and blister-like skin inflammations. In some cases, their bite can cause severe allergic reactions, in others, the injury may end up being infected.

Prevention

Once bed bugs reach your home, their eradication can become an odyssey. To avoid this, preventive measures must be taken. Here are some quick and easy suggestions to help you prevent this pest problem:

• Keep your home clean and tidy, so you can avoid these insects or detect them more easily.
• If possible, wash your clothes and bedding with the hottest temperature reasonable. Repeat this at the time of drying.
• Inspect your home with regularity. Search for furniture, beds, cracks, suitcases.
• When traveling, avoid placing suitcases and clothing on beds or floors. If the place has a luggage rack, use it. Keep the bag closed at all times.
• When returning from the trip, wash all your clothes with boiling water and dry it in the drying at high temperature.

Finally, if you find yourself in the presence of a bedbug plague, it is best to call an extermination service. There are always other alternatives to try to eliminate this type of epidemic, however, in most cases, the wisest thing is to turn to professionals such as ITerminate, a company specialized in exterminating pests in an eco-friendly way. To know more about them and all their services do not hesitate to contact them through their social networks and ask any questions you may have.

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