Get Rid Of Bed Bugs With These Tips

Newly fed bed bug on white cloth

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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. Read more . . .

Important Info About Bed Bugs

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We say, “Good night,  sleep tight,  don’t let the bed bugs bite”.

Many of us have heard this more times than we can count,  but have always taken it as little more than a nighttime sentiment.  However, just a few decades ago,  bed bugs played a very real role in our sleeping arrangements.

Due to the widespread use of DDT’s in the 1940s and 1950s,  bed bugs were all but eradicated in the United States. But these nocturnal  insects are making a comeback. Hotels and motels,  for instance,  often fall victim to bed bug infestations.     Read more . . .

Bed Bug Alert

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Bed bugs are a nasty fact of life that everyone is aware of, but no one likes to deal with.  Here’s another nasty information: you may be living with them and you don’t even know it.

Many people are affected by bed bugs, but they just don’t recognize the signs.  This is perfectly understandable, as bed bugs are among those nuisances that were all but exterminated during the widespread use of DDT in the United States after World War I.

There are several reasons that bed bugs have become a recurring problem, as well as increased travel to and from other parts of the world.  The average person won’t detect that there is a problem until they become plagued with excessive itching and oval-shaped insect bite marks.  Even then, these bites are often mistaken for dust mite or mosquito bites. Read more . . .

Bed Bug Extermination

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The start of your day is not that good. You just had a horrible nightmare the nightmare before. You peed in bed and are already late for an appointment.

Can your morning become any worse? Suddenly your right arm begins to itch. You relieve yourself of the itch by scratching the exact spot.

Then your left knee begins to itch followed by an itch in the navel, the right elbow, the back, and the butt. You suddenly come to the realization that your whole body is itching. Read more . . .

Bed Bug Infested Hotels – The Hidden Secret

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After World War I, the widespread use of DDT (which is currently banned for use) have caused the eradication of bed bugs. On the other hand, bed bugs are now starting to make a comeback. There is even a possibility that it may infest your own household if you checked in a hotel or motel with bed bug infestation.

Hotels Infested With Bed Bugs

Hotels infested with bed bugs are not that rare. In fact, the perfect place for bed bug transmission is either a motel or a hotel. Immigrants that lived in a country or location infested with bed bugs are presumed to be the harbingers of bed bugs in the US when they bring along luggage. Bed-and-breakfasts, motels, and hotels where immigrants and international travelers stay and unpack their luggage are where bed bugs start to hitchhike. Read more . . .