Do you have a feeling that you have night bug bites in bed? If you think so then you should act quickly. Bed bugs can quickly multiply and make it difficult for you to get rid of them. Here are some ways to flush them out of your life.
Know What They Are
You can have bed bugs in your room and not even know that you do. They can quickly hide in small spaces before you can get a glimpse of them. It is very important though that you know what they look like. Otherwise you wouldn't know what to eliminate. Bed bugs have flat, brown, oval bodies that are only inch big. Their size and structure make it easy for them to hide in small, tight areas. You can find traces of them when they leave small shells and stains. They also typically leave groups of red welts on your skin.
Find the Bugs
If you wake up and you just can't find the bugs, you might not be looking in the right places. The first place to look for them would be around and under your mattress. Look into the folds, creases and linings of your mattress. They can also hide in the corners of your bed as well as in the spaces in between the wood frame. Aside from your bed, look for them too in chairs, couches, picture frames, wall paper, carpet, wall cracks and tables.
Prevent an Infestation
It's easy to find out what do bed bugs look like. It's an entirely different story though trying to figure out how they got into your room. Bed bugs can find their way into your bed if you bring in old furniture from garage sales that may carry bed bugs. The bugs could also have hitched a ride home with you from public inns or motels. This is why you should be choosy when it comes to picking out of town accommodations.
Kill Bed Bugs
It isn't always possible to avoid having bugs in your room. If you can't help having them, then you have to eliminate them.
- One full proof way would be to meticulously clean your room and then get a new mattress.
- Wash your bed cover, pillow cover and bed sheets in warm water. Make this a regular habit.
- If there are small items in your room that cannot be washed, wrap them up in plastic.
- Vacuum your entire room from the walls to the floor. Include all pieces of furniture that can be vacuumed.
- Some products can be used to kill bed bugs. You should however be careful where you apply the products. They could also hurt you if you inhale them in large amounts.
You don't need to put up a bed bug nymph picture wanted ad. You can find these bugs and kill them.
