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What are Bed Bugs and why are they bad?
Bedbugs (or bed bugs) are small, elusive, and parasitic insects of the family Cimicidae. They live strictly by feeding on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals. Bedbugs occur around the world. Because infestation of human habitats has been on the increase in developed countries, bedbug bites and related conditions have been on the rise as well, since the 1980s-1990s. The exact causes of this resurgence remain unclear; it is variously ascribed to greater foreign travel, more frequent exchange of second-hand furnishings among homes, a greater focus on control of other pests resulting in neglect of bedbug countermeasures, and increasing resistance to pesticides. Bedbugs have been known human parasites for thousands of years.
Public health issues. Although bed bugs bite people and feed on human blood they have not been found to transmit any diseases to humans. However, secondary infections resulting from scratching bites can occur and should be cleaned and treated accordingly. Repeat exposure to bed bug bites may cause some people to become sensitized to the saliva and result in mild to intense allergic reactions. Serious infestations and chronic attacks can cause anxiety, stress, and insomnia. Development of refractory delusional parasitosis is possible, as a person develops an overwhelming obsession with bedbugs
Cost of Extermination. When all of the factors are taken into consideration, the extermination can cost as much as $50,000 for a large hotel or building. The cost to treat apartments and homes can vary greatly depending on the size and location of the infestation. Typically pest control companies charge by the room for bed bugs and the cost is normaly around 400-500 per room with a discount given for several rooms. this cost will include all furnishings and wall decorations as well as all places and items that bed bugs would hide. Even after a thorough extermination, some bed bugs may remain, and quarantining a room is pointless, as the bed bugs can live for an entire year without a blood feeding. This means multiple exterminations may need to occur before the infestation is completely eradicated, and in buildings with lots intermittent visitors, such as hotels, the infestation can return very easily, as the bed bugs can transfer from articles of clothing and other personal belongings. This adds to the woes of countless hotel, motel, inn, and lodging owners.
I think we may have Bed Bugs?
3 ways to find out for sure. The worst of these is to be told by one of your family members that they have been bitten by Bed Bugs. The second and better wat is to familerize your self with the information on the site and keep a lookout for the the first signs of an infestation. that will allow you to get the problem under control quickly and less expensively. The best is to hire Pest Guard as your Bed Bug professional. Depending on the program you choose, we offer complete inspections, preventative treatments, and 24 hour emergency service to make sure your home returns to a safe environment as quickly as possible.
Some basic training
What to look for.You can detect bedbugs bug looking for black tracks on your bedding and mattress. These tracks are actually fecal stains that bedbugs leave when they move. Because bedbugs feed on human blood, their feces is pretty much nothing more than dried blood. Sometimes while a bedbug is feeding you will move or turn over. If the feeding bedbug is crushed when you move, it will leave small blood stains on whatever they are squished against. Obviously, bedbug fecal stains and blood stains show up best on lighter colored bedding. Bedbugs tend to come out later at night as they feed closer to dawn so chances are you won't see bedbugs during the day unless you have a very bad infestation.
What do bed bugs look like? Bed Bugs are oval in shape and have a flat body structure, which enables them to nest in small cracks and crevices. They are about 1/4” in length and are similar in appearance to a tick. When bed bugs first hatch, they are nearly transparent and about the size of a poppy seed Upon feeding a bed bug’s nearly transparent appearance initially changes to medium brown similar to the color of cockroaches and can
gradually progress to a purplish-red color.
How fast do they spread. Some research has supported the fact that bed bugs can lay close to 500 eggs in their lifetime, and five eggs per day. One can easily see these eggs faster than they would see the bed bugs as they are of milky-white in color and are 1mm in length. Taking close to two weeks to hatch, these new bed bugs, or nymphs, begin their feeding process right away.
Where do bed bugs hide? Inspection efforts should concentrate on the mattress, box springs, and bed frame. As well as cracks and crevice in all furniture. You should also check all window and door frames, floor cracks, carpet tack boards, baseboards, electrical boxes, furniture, pictures, wall hangings, drapery pleats, loosened wallpaper, any cracks in the walls or floor.
We really do have Bed Bugs, is my home that dirty?
Believe it or not, an infestation of Bed Bugs has nothing to do with cleanliness! It really does not matter how well you clean you will not stop Bed Bugs. Bed Bug are found in every place humans are found. They are in the most expensive homes as well as the least expensive. They are definitely not a reflection of your homes cleanliness!
What can we do now?
There are some things you can do if you suspect have a bed bug infestation. first do not remove anything from the room this will only move them to other areas. If you may have vacuumed up bed bugs change the vacuum bag. If you choose to attempt treatment on your own, there is plenty of information on the internet to assist you. you can check out some of the following links. but please keep in mind that even the most experienced pest control technicians consider Bed Bugs one of the hardest pest to eliminate completely.
University of Kentucky Bed Bug Information
University of California Bed Bug Information
If you Want Professional Help. As a Pest Guard customer we offer quick inspections and treatment. Bed Bugs are and example where an ounce of prevention is worth 5 pounds of cure. The faster you act the easier and the less expensive the treatment will be and the faster you will be able to get your home safe. Because quick action will insure minimum cost and inconvenience to your family, Pest Guard offers a bed bug monitoring program as part of our pest control services, contact us today for more information. 757-424-7378.
Last Updated (Tuesday, 10 May 2011 22:54)
