Bed bugs were nearly eradicated 70 years ago, but in recent years they have become a major problem. How can you tell if you have bed bugs in your home, and what can you do about it?
There are 4 telltale signs that you can look for:
- Live bed bugs in the seams of your mattress.
- Eggs, eggshells and yellow shed skin.
- Crushed bed bugs in your bedding.
- Tiny dark spots of excrement.
The best way to ensure that a bed bug infestation is handled properly, is to contact a professional.
If an inexperienced person tries to treat the infestation, there is a great chance that it spreads further throughout the home. Since they are so difficult to exterminate, they can survive regular bug treatment, and even sprays that are specifically created for killing bed bugs.
To avoid bringing bed bugs home in the first place, avoid purchasing used furniture and when staying in hotels, check thoroughly that there are no sign of an infestation, since the bugs might travel back home with you in your luggage.
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