How Bad Are Bed Bugs Really?
WouterIf you’re concerned that you may have bedbugs in your home, you should know how to detect them. You can use a water-soaked towel to check for bites. The bites of bedbugs are characterized by red welts. You can also call a pest control company if you notice any bugs in your bed.
In most cases, an exterminator can provide a treatment to get rid of the infestation. While sprayed insecticides are most common, there are other non-chemical treatments that can be helpful as well. Heat treatment is an effective solution for heavy infestations, but you may need to throw out heavily infested items.
It is also important to know that bedbugs feed during the night and cannot be seen during the day. They feed on human blood, so a heavy infestation can leave you anemic. In fact, a severe infestation can take up to 100,000 feedings a week. This is a very serious issue that should be dealt with as soon as possible.
If you suspect that you have bedbugs, you should avoid buying used furniture and clothing. In addition, you should ask the furniture store if they have a policy about bedbugs. A store that has no policy is likely to have infestations. If you do buy used furniture, you should also put it through the dryer. If you live in an apartment, you should also ask the landlord if there are previous cases of bedbug infestation.
