Bed Bug
Bed bugs are parasitic insects that live entirely on blood. There are different species of these bugs, but the most common is Cimex lectularius, also known as common bed bug. The bed bugs live in the warm areas of your house, preferably beds and beddings. There activities increases at night but they can be active during the day as well. Of all the insects’ infestations in household, bed bugs are most difficult to treat.
These bugs have developed strong resilience towards common insecticides and other bug removing methods. If you have bed bug infestation and you are wondering how to control them, the best answer is to call a professional.
The first thing you need to know is to how to find if you have bed bugs problem. These light brown bugs are visible to the eyes. You can also look for black excrement or little brown spots on your pillows and bed sheets where the bugs might have been accidently squashed. Look at the seam of the mattress and cracks and crevices of your bed. Wooden beds are more prone to bed bug infestation.
Because bed bugs are persistent, you will require professional help. But for that you will need to do some preparation yourself. The first thing you will want to do is to clear the area as much as possible for easy bug inspection. Do not just take your belongings from one room and leave them on other room. You will just transfer the bugs by doing so. You will need to keep your stuffs like blankets and soft toys in plastic bags for cleaning. Wash your blankets in washing machine in high temperature. This will kill the bed bugs and their eggs. Inspect the whole area, like drawers of furniture to expose the hiding place of these bugs.
You may also want to check out how to control cockroach infestation. Instead of using the toxic chemicals, use the baits and other methods.