Paul writes about the the global rise in bedbug infestations.
Recently, the increase in reported bedbug infestations is giving new meaning to the phrase “domestic terrorism.” Although bed bugs do not carry diseases harmful to humans, there are a couple of health concerns involving the rising infestations of bed bugs throughout the world. The first is treating the rashes that come with bed bug attacks. The second concern is mental health. It’s difficult going to sleep at night thinking about whether your backside is a meal for a bug. Even thinking about it makes people squirm. Disturbed sleep patterns invite different health problems. Find more about bed bugs.
The first issue is easily treated. There are several creams and ointments offered that will treat the bites. It’s important to clean the bites with anti-bacteriological soap, and avoid scratching, which just makes the situation worse. Many people cut their fingernails so that they won’t automatically scratch during the night.
Eliminating the bugs themselves will be a lot more difficult task. The minute blood-thirsty beasts may hide anyplace the corner of a credit card will fit. Equipped with a flashlight and a vacuum cleaner one will be able to search for and destroy the elusive bugs. Completely vacuum box springs, mattresses, dresser drawers, couches, and under the edges of carpets and rugs. Vacuum behind headboards, baseboards, wall hangings, and light switch and electrical socket wall plates. Check out cracks in plaster and around plumbing fixtures. Besides finding these pests hiding or scurrying, look for any tiny brown specks of their fecal droppings, their pinhead sized whitish eggs, or drops of blood (yours).Find more about memory pillows and how it can help.
Whenever you are still sure you are experiencing a bedbug problem, but can’t find where they’re coming from, you should consider calling for a bedbug dog. Dogs which can be trained to locate narcotics, explosives, or mold are easily trained to find the sick-sweet smelling Cimex Lectularius, as the ordinary bedbug is known in academic circles.
When bedbugs turn up, and you cannot get rid of them yourself, then it’s time to phone a professional exterminator. There are several preventative measures you can pursue, like completely covering your mattress and box springs in vinyl, however, for complete elimination one needs to hire a professional.
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