Bed Bite Bugs

Bed Bug Infestation Treatment

It was common, before World War II, to find bed bugs pretty much everywhere in society but after the war the improvments in sanitation and the widespread use of DDT together combined to almost wipe out bed bugs in many places. Unfortunately the bed bug has gone through something of a resurgence in the homes we live in today. Apartments, hotels, houses and even public transportation all have bedbus appearing regularly. The reasons for this are varied but it is largely due to the massive increase travel around the world. People visit areas where bed bugs are rampant, like parts of Africa, Asia and South America and as bed bugs are so small they can easily stow away on clothing, in luggage and perhaps even inside personal items like hair brushes and they can easily take up residence wherever the luggage is unpacked and that could be your home

It is common for bed bugs to live in mattresses and arount the folds and seams of mattresses and bedding. This is how they got their name but they may also spend the days in cracks and crevices around the skirting boards and reappear at night to do their blood sucking work. They depend on being able to feed on sleeping humans or animals, and normally live quite close to their feeding ground. Bed bugs feed using a sharp pointed beak that painlessly pierces the skin. The bites may result in welts and bumps that are red, inflamed and itchy. However, some people exhibit no evidence of bed bug bites.

Treatment of bed bug infestations can be done in a variety of ways and in most cases will probably need the services of a qualified professional exterminator to eradicate these pests from your home. There are a few things you can do to help keep control of the problem of bed bugs. By vacuuming your bed and bedding and all around the area regularly you make life very difficult for bed bugs. You should remove any infested bedding or furniture from your home and clean it with either a vacuum or steam cleaner or, burn it. There are a few safe pesticides that can be safely used to eliminate bed bug problems. Some people prefer to use pesticides made from canola oil and pyrethins, which are flower based extracts.

You may hear a lot of myths about bed bugs and bed bug infestation treatments. One of these myths is that bed bugs can be eradicated by simply using temperature control. Sadly it is not so easy because while it is true bed bugs cannot survive in extended conditions where temperatures are extremely hot or cold, this is not thought of to be an effective method of bed bug control because it would take an extended amount of time.

When your pest control professional turns up you can ask them to educate you further on all the ways bed bug infestation can be handled. The level of the infestation as well as your budget and preferences will help determine what method is best for you. You will find a lot of bed bug infestation treatment ideas online but be cautious because many of the myths about bed bugs are spread around on the web.

Tim Berger

A Picture Of The Effects Of Bed Bug Bites

So how do you know if you have bed bugs. You can look for signs of their activity in two ways. They may leave small reddish to pale brown stains which is the residue of their faeces combined with blood spots as a result of their feeding.

The most obvious way of noticing bed bug activity is the results of their biting. The bites that result may appear in welts and bumps that are red, inflamed and itchy though some people show no sign of bed bug bites they have received.

The actual bites are not usually painful and most people will not be disturbed from their sleep by the bites. The itchy red bitemarks on the skin are good evidence of the existance of bedbug and further investigation is essential. The bugs are not likely to go away without treatment which will usually have to be from a suitably qualified and experienced pest controller.

Here is a picture of someone who experienced bed bug bites which shows a good example of the resulting marks on the skin.

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Are There Any Natural Cures for Bed Bug Infestations?

The bedbug is atiny little brown insect measuring approximately a quarter of inch from head to tail. They are not very different at a glace from ticks and tiny cockroaches. You will frequently find bed bugs lurking in homes, apartments, hotels, and occasionally, even on the public transport system. Back in the 1950′s bed bugs were hardly seen thanks to the widespread use of pesticides like DDT. Unfortunately it was realised how dangerous DDT was and it was classified as unsafe and banned from use. There weren’t any other adequate pesticides that were safe to be used and the bed bugs were able to develop and spread very quickly again.This recurrence of bed bug infestations was not only down to the lack of a safe pesticide as international travel was beginning to expand and as more and more people travelled around it gave the bed bugs the opportunity to hop a ride on the traveller’s bags and clothes. Bed bugs are more than happy to stow away in a suitcase or handbag and set up home wherever the contents are unloaded.

Bed bugs are dependent on blood to survive and they feed on the blood of both humans and animals. Due to their need for regular feeds of blood they choose to live near a ready supply and since they are most active at night they are often to be found in crevices around the bedroom and in the folds of mattresses. If you find that you go to bed with no sign of any bites on your skin and then when you wake up in the morning you find areas of your body covered with red, itchy bumps, it could very likely be due to bed bugs. The signs of a bed bug infestation are apparent when you find the excrement they leave behind, which looks like small dark spots on bedding, mattresses and furniture.

Many people today prefer to avoid the use of dangerous chemicals and pesticides so they are turning more and more towards using a natural cure for a bed bug infestation. One suggested cure is to use a concoction made up of natural pyrethrins and canola oil which is used in a similar way to regular chemical pesticides. There are also various herbs that have over the years been found to help reduce the problems of insect pests. The herbs and plants used include commonplace ones like garlic, cayenne, mint, red and black pepper, lavender, and even black walnut.

If you want to find a natural solution to the problems of bed bugs you can find natural cures offered on the Internet. There are lots of online retailers who sell organic pesticides which are said to be suitable for controlling both garden and household insect pests. It may be worth a look at your local home supply store and I have heard that some health food store may either stock these products or at least be able to obtain them for you.

The simplest solution to a bed bug infestation is to employ a properly qualified professional pest exterminator who will for a fee, come in and deal with the problem for you. This is usually the fastest and the most effective way, and you will find that many professionals these days do offer organic and natural options for eradicating bed bugs and other insect pests.

It is a horrible feeling to discover you have an infestation of bed bugs inside your property but it need not spoil your life. These pests can be effectively removed from your home using safe products and methods that don’t release harmful fumes into your environment or endanger you, your family or your pets.

Tim Bersaw – www.bedbitebug.com/natural-cures-for-bed-bug-infestations

We Hate The Thought Of Them But What Are Bed Bugs?

The Bed bugs is tiny little insect that measure about a quarter of an inch in length. Their bodies are brownish-red in color and appear flat. The color varies depending on whether they have eaten yet or not. When full of blood they are more red. Bed bugs have long antennae and a sharp beak that’s used to painlessly extract blood from their victims. While the initial bite is painless, the after effects may include red bumps or welts that itch, burn or swell. Fortunately, bed bugs cannot transmit harmful diseases to humans the way various other pests can.

Bed bugs survive by feeding on the blood of people and animals. They can survive anywhere there’s a warm blooded host. They are not able to fly so they usually live close to the area where their food is. Most active at night, they frequently feed on sleeping humans and live in mattresses. However, they can also be found in upholstered furniture and even inside of walls.

Bed bugs were less common after World War II, due in part to extensive DDT use. However, DDT was soon outlawed after it was found to be hazardous to human beings as well as the bugs. This, along with an increase in international travel, has led to a reoccurance of bed bug infestations in the United States.

One way of recognizing Bed bug infestation is by noticing the bedbug bites on your skin, but the appearance of dark spotting on your mattress or furniture is usually the first thing noticed. These spots are actually dried bug waste, and may be accompanied by tiny spots of blood. Also present will be eggs and eggshells, although they are too small to see.

Bed bugs can spread surprisingly quickly from room to room so it’s very important that you treat the problem right away. Vacuum or steam clean all areas of your home, especially where bed bugs are suspected. Remove all infested items and call a professional exterminator. Although it may cost you, a professional is the way to go because they have access to methods that the general public does not. The price will depend on the company you choose, the level of infestation and the methods utilized to get rid of it.

Pesticides used today by professional exterminators are effective and often environmentally-friendly. Talk to your pest control professional about ways to get rid of bed bugs that don’t involve harmful chemicals. There are ways to get rid of these pests without causing harm to children, pets, or the environment and you will want to get rid of them if you discover they are present in your home.

Tim Bersaw – www.bedbitebug.com/what-are-bed-bugs