Solve A Bedbug Problem
Bedbugs are tiny insects that live in mattresses and carpet, emerging at night to feed on the blood of humans or animals sleeping nearby. These insects can be difficult to get rid of, and they’re gross. They’re also making a comeback in many parts of the world.
Although bedbugs were almost eradicated in the US for many years, they are more common after the ban on DDT in the early 1970’s. An increase in the amount and speed of world travel is another factor contributing to the increase of bedbug problems. People can bring back bedbugs from areas of the world where they are more common.
Since they house many international travelers, hotels are a common site for bedbug infestations. Most US states have now reported outbreaks of bedbugs. No home or hotel is safe from these insects, with several fancy hotels reportedly having infestations in the last decade. Be careful when you stay at a hotel to avoid bringing the pests back home.
Since bedbugs stay out of the open most of the time, you probably won’t see them unless you’re looking for them. The most common sign of bedbugs is their bites. Bedbug bites are small, red, and itch. Since the bedbugs are most active at night, this is when the bites will happen.
Bedbugs are quite resilient and can live through extremes of temperature. They can also go for long periods of time without eating. These things mean that bedbugs can be tough to get rid of. A professional pest control agent may be your best bet for information and help eradicating a bedbug infestation.
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