Bed Bug Control Some Tips

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Bed Bug Control Some Tips
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• Bed bugs are the small, reddish-brown, flat
  insects that feed upon the blood humans and
  animals. They usually feed on their hosts when
  they are asleep, hence the name bed bug. Once
  thought to have been eradicated from developed
  countries, they are now back in large numbers.

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• Their sudden resurgence in numbers has made it
  necessary to initiate some radical measures to
  check their growth.

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• Due to their small size, they are able to hide
  away in the tiniest of spaces. They move from one
  place to other through the suitcases and clothes
  of people while staying in bed bug infested
  areas.

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• You must note that personal hygiene has nothing
  to do with bed bug control. Their name does not
  imply that they are related to sleeping areas
  alone. They can be found everywhere from couches
  and walls to cabinets and chairs. Thus, we cant
  safely vouch any place to be free from them and
  the whole house must be thoroughly searched
  during cleansing.

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• Studies reveal that bed bugs do not transmit any
  disease to humans. But some people are quite
  allergic to their bites. Swelling and itchiness
  of skin are some signs of an allergic reaction.

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• Although only a small percentage of people are
  allergic to their bites, in extreme cases their
  cause chest pain, dizziness, wheezing, rashes and
  mild fevers.

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• Hence, it is always better to have your homes
  periodically checked for bed bugs to save a trip
  to a hospital. Bed bugs are very difficult to
  kill. For one thing, they are extremely hard to
  find. In recent years, they have also shown
  resilience to ordinary pesticides.

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• Prolonged exposure to toxics and large number of
  offspring in each generation ensures that normal
  pesticides have no effect on them. Bed bug
  control mainly involves, deterring their habitat,
  eradicating their members and reducing their
  numbers.

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• One must be quite thorough in controlling bed
  bugs. Just by missing a spot or a few eggs, you
  will experience a new outbreak again in a weeks
  time. Hence, professional help have to be
  obtained to ensure that complete eradication of
  bed bugs occur, as it requires a better
  understanding of the bugs biology and habits.

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• The whole process of bed bug control begins with
  acquiring knowledge about the insect. What does
  it look like, where you may find it, how may have
  it entered your home and what kind of measures
  are you willing to take for bed bug control.
  Next, you will have to look signs for bed bugs.

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• Blood stains and bite marks on the skin, egg
  shells, cast off skins and an unpleasant smell
  are some signs of bed bug infestation in your
  home. By observing pest activity, you can
  determine the extent and source of the bug
  infestation. Knowing this can help you choose
  from a wide range of different techniques to
  eliminate an outbreak.

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• In case of established and prolonged infestation,
  follow up observation, treatments and inspection
  is required until the bug infestation s
  completely eradicated. Also, knowing how to
  eliminate them will help you to prevent further
  bug outbreak in your homes.

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• To know more information, visit us

http//www.advancepest.ca/