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By Michael Kawula
Bed bugs are a terrible problem that terrorize homeowners, motels, apartment complexes, dorm rooms and all dwellings. These bugs are flat, oval looking, reddish brown, tiny blood sucking insects. Night bugs feed off your skin leaving bumps and can cause terrible allergic reactions. These insects travel throughout the walls of living quarters and are extremely difficult to contain. They can be found in furniture, sheets, pillows, comforters, mattresses and anywhere they can latch onto humans. These annoying insects are easily transported in clothing, suitcases and anything possible.
Detecting these bugs is not very difficult. Their bites cause itching and a burning feeling. Typically you will notice bumps on your skin and red blots. Looking for blood stain marks on sheets or carpeting can show a possible detection of bed bugs. These insects also tend to have a stale odor. Their feces are also easily detected on bedding with dark spots left from their body waste. A great way to detect is to place some strong tape upside down near your bedding and check the tape in the morning to see if any are stuck on it
Bed bugs are nocturnal insects and typically found in areas that people sleep. These insects also prefer a warm area and are found in mattresses, pillows and other sleeping areas. Individuals who travel are more prone to bed bugs as many hotels have infestation problems. Individuals who are also in the service business of going from home to home are more prone to attracting them.
It is strongly recommended that individuals consult an expert as they are hard to contain. Here are some solutions to try to contain or prevent bed bugs:
Steam Cleaners that release high temperature heat can kill bed bugs. Anything 120 degrees or greater will kill a bed bug. Make sure when steaming to steam baseboards as they can nest during the day in walls or tight crevices. Remember to have a steamer that can run an hour or more so you can efficiently do the entire room and surrounding rooms.
UV-C Wands such as the purelight UV Hand Wand are great tools. UV-C light will kill not only bed bugs but also dust mites. UV light wands are great for allergy suffers as they kill many things that cause allergic reactions and also are great for eliminating odors. Another great tool is the raycop vacuum which has UV-C light and is great for vacuuming your sleeping areas.
Microban X-580 disinfectant spray kills roaches, fleas, bed bugs, mold, odors and much more. Microban works very well with a fogger puremist machine or spray bottle. A fogger puremist machine allows you to disinfect a room or even in vehicles to freshen.
Night bugs are a terrible problem that create a very itchy annoying feeling. They need to be treated immediately and with caution. Serious infestation of these insects can be very costly. Remember to react promptly, check often and try one of the three suggested solutions for preventative measures. Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite.
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By Paige Mercer
We used to think of bed bugs as a thing of the past, or something you encountered in unsavory areas. However, bed bugs are becoming more and more common once again. In the homes of people who live in the city, suburbs, and the country. It is not pleasant for parents or children. Waking up in the morning with bug bites and enduring the itch all day is so much of a hassle, and hard to explain to children. This is why getting rid of bed bugs is important.
But where do these bugs come from? Being the minute insects that they are, bedbugs travel from one area to another, notoriously sticking themselves from one bag or shoe to another. And being so small, one will not, at first glance, notice their presence until they make that bite on your skin.
Getting rid of these pests can be troublesome because of their size. Once they have proliferated, it is much more difficult to kill them all. The female bed bug can hatch as much as 300 eggs every ten days, making them an enormous infestation problem in just a month. They can hide on the smallest cracks or openings, so you really have to track them down. More so, they can survive for a number of days without feeding.
We should not wait till we get bitten before we plan on getting rid of bed bugs. Rusty spots on our mattresses are indication of their infestation. These spots are caused by their fecal matter. When this is observed, check out the crevices of the mattress or foam and the cracks on the bed board. Bed bugs prefer to stay on wood or fabric, and usually in the area where people mostly stay – like the bedroom. Changing the linens and cleaning the mattress are not enough to remove these bugs. Getting rid of bed bugs is best left to professional intervention.
There are pest control companies that you can hire to professionally exterminate them. However, if you’re planning to do it yourself, do this by overturning the furniture, exposing all bedroom items to direct sunlight, and using pesticide fit for killing them. You have to wash all fabric material in your bedroom with strong laundry soap and hang them to dry under the sun. Loose papers must be thrown out or burned. Unused linens should be kept in an airtight package to avoid infestation.
Getting rid of bed bugs takes a lot of patience and hard work. There surely are a lot of extensive processes to take before you get rid of them all. But being able to sleep soundly on the bed, without worrying about bites in the morning is enough drive to make it your daily endeavor to clean your house and make sure it is bed bug-free.
Paige has a busy life like all of us, but she takes the time for fitness and gardening. She looks forward to crawling into the softness of her bamboo sheets to recuperate each night. She enjoys nature, reading and the comfort of her down feather bed after a long day.
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By Tina Schwartz-Miller
Do you have bedbugs? If you do, you are probably looking for ways to get these irritating creatures out of your home. In recent years, bed bug infestations are becoming increasingly more common. They are found in homes across the country in states like New York, Florida and others. If you are trying to kill bedbugs, these 5 tips may make it easier.
Clean up. If your house is filled with clutter, finding and eliminating bedbugs will be more difficult. Reduce clutter, especially in the bedroom areas as much as possible. Remove toys, bedding and blankets from the area as well. These should be thoroughly vacuumed and then treated with chemicals that kill bed bugs. Since bedbugs can live up to a year without food, you must find and eliminate them rather than just hoping they will go away.
Look for them. Bedbugs are small and experts at hiding. If you have an infestation, look for their hiding places. Holes on bed frames, in your mattresses and in your wall are common places to look. Consider dismantling your bed frame so that you can better locate hiding places. Also look under your mattress and on the bottom of drawers.
Wash infested clothing and linens in hot water. Make sure it is at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The hotter the better. Scrub down room surfaces with hot water and soap as well. Thoroughly vacuum rooms and consider getting the carpets cleaned using steam and powerful cleansers.
Insecticide will probably be necessary. You will need to treat affected areas, rooms and mattresses multiple times. It is best to spray at least 3 times about a week and a half apart. One treatment will not take care of the problem. Make sure you complete multiple treatments.
Finally, watch for future infestations. Use a flashlight in a dark room to carefully examine furniture and bedding looking for small bugs, excrement and other signs. Seal up cracks, holes and other hiding places to help prevent future problems.
These tips will help you overcome a bedbug infestation in your home. Getting rid of them can be a lot of work so be patient throughout the process.
Bedbugs are just so bad this year. Tina’s favorite ways of getting rid of them are diatomaceous earth and cedar oil!
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