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Every once in a while, we all face elements in our lives that we’d like to eliminate. There are certain items, events and even people that would be best forgotten. Topping the list is a small nuisance called the bed bug.
Bed bugs are tiny, crawling insects that thrive in the dark corners, crevices and cracks of the home. These insects are so small they are barely seen by the naked eye. In fact, to really notice a bed bug, you’d need to use a special lens or magnifying glass.
Bed bugs live by sucking the blood of their hosts. Any one of us can be an unwilling yet unsuspecting host, including our housemates, neighbors and pets. While doctors and medical experts insist that bed bugs are “safe” pests because they do not carry diseases or cause illness, this fact makes the insects no less annoying and uncomfortable.
The bite of a bed bug will look swollen and itchy, much like the bites of mosquitoes and similar insects. Even though they pose not serious medical risk, the bites should still be treated as skin hazards. In patients with a tendency to scratch or has sensitive skin, the bite marks may become infected.
So, if you’re ever faced with this problem, how do you eliminate bed bugs? In a word, the solution is determination. Getting rid of bed bugs will entail a great deal of perseverance and patience. The process may also involve a substantial sum of money.
The safest, fastest, most effective and most intelligent way to get rid of bed bugs is to seek professional help through a pest control company. Professional exterminators don’t simply get rid of bed bugs, but can help with all other household pests and insects as well.
These are professionals in their chosen field. They’ve invested a great deal into the training, equipment and supplies that are needed to get the job done. You’d be surprised at what sophisticated operations professional bed bug exterminations can be. Remember the long time ago movie “Ghostbusters”? That’s a clue at what’s in store when you call in the professionals.
Let’s leave it to the Pros
To get rid of bed bugs swiftly and effectively, pest control experts use certain chemicals in the form of insecticides or pesticides. The chemicals contained in these substances are harsh and potentially fatal, so it’s best to leave the handling of such products to the pros.
No matter how smart you are, there are still several things that you know little about. Chances are your knowledge and understanding of noxious poisonous and chemical substances is on your list of things you don’t really understand. In other words, step aside and let the pest control professionals have it their way. They’ll let you know when they require your help, and they will instruct you on how to handle any furniture that may contain pesticide residue. Listen very carefully and follow the instructions, or you may be poisoned together with the bed bugs.
You’re an expert at your profession and you shouldn’t mess with other people’s job. Pest control professionals know what they’re doing, because they have been doing it for so long.
Going It Alone
If you’re not able to get the help of pest control professionals, don’t despair. With the proper knowledge about the health risks and dangers of harsh pesticide chemicals, you should be able to handle the job with care and cautiousness.
Remember, to be able to get rid of bed bugs, you’ll need to select a specially formulated pesticide that is strong enough to kill. Most insects, as well as bed bugs, have extremely resilient systems. Unfortunately, humans are not so resilient. There have been many reported cases of poisoning and fatalities resulting from insecticide and pesticide contact and inhalation.
The secret to preventing accidental illness or death is in knowing how to handle the pesticides carefully. Avoid spraying unnecessary spots. Wear a ventilation mask and eye protection. Clean up any remaining residue after you have completed spraying. Make sure that the room you’re spraying has proper ventilation.
Eliminating bed bugs can be extremely hard, but if you keep a level head and work calmly and carefully, you can eradicate the problem once and for all.
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