Bed bugs are very small insects that feed off of the blood of humans and warm blooded animals. Depending on their stage of development they range in color from off white to brown. They are about the size of a pen head. They can live anywhere they find a host to feed on.
Cleanliness does not have a lot to do with where they live; it will however slow down their infestation once they have arrived.
Crawling is the only way they can bed bugs can get from one place to the next. They cannot jump or fly. They will catch rides on ones clothing, in luggage cases, and in furniture.
Bed bugs live close to where people frequent. In your home they will be close to where you sleep; your bed, armchair, coach, and cribs. They sleep in the cracks of the furniture, cracks in walls, wall receptacles, in our baseboards, and under mattresses.
Determining rather you have these insects in your home is done with a flashlight and magnifying glass at night when they are out walking around. You may also find small blood spots, which is their poop. They also shed their skin from time to time so you may locate them as you search.
Reducing room clutter is the first thing to be done when trying to get rid of bed bugs The next thing to do is get out the vacuum and clean till you have every nook and cranny cleaned. You should also take off your mattress and get around the headboard. If they are around your couch, remove the cushions and clean down in the cracks. As soon as you are done with each time of vacuuming, remove the vacuum bag, put in inside a plastic bag, tie it up tight and take outside to the dumpster.
Bedbugs are a pest that must have continues cleaning to be eradicated from your home.
About the Author
When Sammi is not keeping her home clean and free from bed bugs, she enjoys working in her gardens. Her two favorite products to get rid of bed bugs are diatomaceous earth and cedar oil. Both products can be applied safely in the home.
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