Bite Bed Bugs Back! Dealing with a Bed Bug Infestation

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Bite Bed Bugs Back!

• Dealing with a Bed Bug Infestation

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Dont Let the Bed Bugs Bite!

• This old adage holds truer than ever today. Bed
  bugs are a growing problem across the globe. And
  given that 1 female has the ability to lay over
  200 eggs in at a time, once they get into your
  home, its tough to get them out. Worst of all is
  that it could be months before you even know you
  have a bed bug problem.

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Bed Bugs 101

• Bed bugs are very small pests. Theyre naturally
  oval and flat, but after a feeding, they become
  round and disc shaped. They can live anywhere in
  your home, even in small cracks. Theyre active
  at night, and they can feed on both humans and
  animals.

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Recognizing Bed Bug Bites

• While you might have trouble catching one bed bug
  bite, if you begin to see a pattern, theyre
  fairly easy to spot. You might see a red spot, as
  well as some swelling and itching. The bites
  themselves can be raised or flat, and they
  sometimes appear in groups of three.

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The Scope of the Problem

• Bed bugs are never an isolated incident, because
  they can live on your clothing or even your
  furniture. They have the ability to crawl to any
  room in your house,
• Even if you dont have bed bugs now, you could.
  They can grab a ride using your luggage, or you
  might bring them home on used furniture. Its
  even possible your childs sleepover friends
  might bring them into your house.

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The Myths

• Because bed bugs are so insidious, many myths
  have come up. One is that you can simply freeze
  them out. Sure, thats possible, but the
  temperature has to remain quite low for some
  time. Another is that an insect fogger will help
  you deal with the problem. Neither is the case.

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Prevention Tips

• If you plan to travel, its essential that you
  take a close look at the room before you put your
  luggage in it. Look both for bugs and stains on
  the mattress.
• If you buy used furniture, or even used clothing,
  treat it before it comes into your home.
• Other animals, like birds and bats, can carry bed
  bug problems to you, so go with a comprehensive
  solution.

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Get Professional Help

• Going with an experienced bed bug pest control
  company is the best way to deal with any type of
  infestation. Ask about their bed bug heat
  treatments and other bed bug eradication methods,
  then go with the one you think is the best fit.