Bed bug bites are characterized by the fact that in most cases they are confused with the bites of other insects, various skin rashes and even injuries, but they start thinking about the real reason in the very last place.
At the same time, for a specialist-entomologist, a bug bite is quite easily recognizable, since it has a pronounced specificity.
And it is useful for ordinary residents of city apartments and country houses to learn about this specificity in order to immediately recognize parasites at the first bites and take measures to combat them as soon as possible. We hope that the photos in this article will help the reader in this.
On a note
There are cases when the bites of bed bugs could not be recognized and even dermatologists were confused with chickenpox and allergies. Still, today with similar lesions in hospitals rarely go. Therefore, it is advisable for everyone to know what bed bug bites look like.
The most important facts about bed bug bites
Do bed bug bites itch?
During the bite - no. You don't feel anything. You do not feel pain during the bite because bedbugs inject a temporary analgesic under your skin to help you feel no pain.
How long do bed bugs bite?
From 3 to 10 minutes - this is how long one full feeding lasts. It starts with the appearance of medium to large patches (swollen or flat) on any part of the human body (the most common areas are the face, neck, arms and hands). Also, with the appearance of spots, itching and redness appear.
Bed bug bites are often confused with other insect bites. Sometimes they are mistaken for infectious rashes on the human body or even for injuries. And the real cause is determined last. There are cases when dermatologists have confused bedbug bites on the body with chickenpox or an allergic reaction. Although for experienced entomologists, it is not particularly difficult to recognize bites after bedbugs, since they have a pronounced specific appearance. It will not be superfluous to know the features of bites and ordinary residents of apartments or private houses. The sooner you recognize the presence of parasites in the room, the more effective the fight against these insects will be.
Parasites cannot tolerate strong odors. They confuse insects. The bug cannot detect a person, and the presence in such a room becomes unbearable.
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What do bedbug bites look like in adults?
Outwardly, bedbug bites on the skin resemble mosquitoes, but they are more painful and have clear edges.
If an adult is bitten by a bug, then a small swelling of a rounded shape of red color with a pronounced lump in the middle will appear on his body.
Multiplicity and accuracy are the hallmarks that characterize bedbug bites on human skin. This is due to the fact that during feeding, each individual makes not one, but five or seven bites on the human body, sucking blood from each puncture. If the bites are on the same line, then we can confidently conclude that you have been bitten by bugs. This arrangement is typical only for these parasites. As a rule, the distance between each subsequent bite, committed by one individual, is from three to four centimeters. When studying what bedbug bites look like on the human body, remember that insects do not feed in an organized way, but collectively. In other words, a large number of bites located close to each other may appear on the human body in the morning. But in each group, specific tracks will be clearly visible.
Before bed, apply a few drops of lavender, chamomile, lemon balm, or St. John's wort essential oil to your body. You can add two or three drops to the cream.
It is worth noting that experts identify several dozen types of bed bugs. But individuals of each species bite people in almost the same way. All bug bites on the human body look the same, and the differences between them can only be seen with a microscope.
Symptoms
Indeed, bedbug bites are similar in characteristics to many insect bites (especially mosquitoes), but there are still differences. Before we move on to describing these symptoms, consider the structure of the proboscis and the way the bug feeds. Because without this, you and I will not understand many features of the life and nutrition of these parasites.
The adult Cimex lectularius has two tubules inside the proboscis. When he pierces the skin of a person with his proboscis, he first injects an anesthetic substance into the blood from one tubule (a natural secret). This substance numbes the place where the blood is sucked out and prevents it from clotting. A kind of natural local anesthesia.
For this reason, many people for a long time cannot even suspect that some parasites have appeared in their house and every night they dine on their blood, referring to food allergies, for example (in the evening I ate something wrong). Then there is little to do.
Just use the second tubule to suck in the required amount of blood into your body. But it is not enough for him to make one puncture in the skin. He has to make 3 - 5 punctures to get enough. This is how nature came up with it.
Let's move on to the symptoms on human skin:
- redness on the skin in the form of a track;
- itching on the skin (and itching may not appear immediately);
- numerous wounds or tumors at the bite sites;
- closed and puffy transparent skin at the site of bite wounds, with whitish contents inside.
How bedbug bites look in a person who is not allergic to insect bites (normal view), look at the photo.
Moreover, the symptoms and obvious signs of bites may vary, depending on the characteristics of the victim's body.
If you are not allergic to insect bites, then there will be redness on the skin without any swelling, pustules and seals. Itching will appear closer to the morning, because the bug begins to feed, as mentioned above, closer to 3 a.m. and after a few hours the substance that anesthetized the bites will cease its effect.
The number of bites a person has depends on the number of bed bugs in the house. If you brought these parasites from work or from walking your dog in the park, then most likely there will not be many bites. Because the process of reproduction of these insects has not yet begun and some changes on the skin will not be very noticeable.
But if you come to visit your friend and he has an old bed or some other furniture, then it is quite possible that it is crammed with a whole swarm of bedbugs, which already reproduce quite actively and annoy the owner of the house for a long time.
Numerous wounds and tumors at the site of bug bites may indicate a person's allergy. The skin on the ground will swell, the area of wounds and redness will increase, pus will ooze from the wounds, because with severe itching, a person with not clipped nails and not washed fingers will introduce an infection that will worsen his health.
Skin irritations from multiple bug bites can spread in a perfectly healthy person (who does not have allergies).
The closed and puffy transparent skin at the site of the bug bites suggests that these are no longer fresh wounds from the bites of these insects. The protective function of the skin will cover open wounds with a thin film to prevent the entry of a new infection, and the whitish content under it, the accumulation of many dead blood leukocytes, which died fighting the infection that got on the open wounds.
Many sites about bedbugs say that they are carriers of dangerous infectious diseases, such as:
- smallpox;
- tuberculosis;
- typhoid;
- anthrax;
- brucellosis;
- hepatitis B;
- plague;
- malaria, etc.
But there are no scientifically proven facts about the disease of specific people with these diseases from the bites of Cimex lectularius.
Also, the myth that bed bugs only bite women and children, due to the fact that they have thin and delicate skin, is not true.
The bug bites through exactly those places where the skin layer is thinnest, both women and men have such places. After all, if you look at the bug bites on a person (see photo above), you can see that the bug has left bites on the arms, legs, face, neck, abdomen, soft spots on the back (near the kidneys). That is, in places where there is no thick layer of skin on the body. But there are no bites on the feet, palms.
One bug bite or even several will not give any strong consequences on the human body, even if he is allergic to insect bites. The situation changes in a completely different direction, when bedbug bites in a child or an adult reach tens or hundreds of times in the number of punctures on the skin.
From external symptoms on the skin, let's move on to the exact signs of bedbugs in the house.
What do bedbug bites look like in children?
Children are a special risk group. In apartments or in private houses where house bugs live, it is small children that are the first to be attacked. This is due to the fact that babies have more delicate and thin skin, to which the blood vessels are very close. At the same time, body odor in children is not as pronounced as in adults. It does not interrupt the smell of blood that attracts bedbugs.
Outwardly, bedbug bites in children look similar to adult bites. But, if for men this situation is not a problem and a bug bite can become almost invisible by morning, then the situation is different for children. Baby skin is very sensitive, and a pet bug bite will leave a mark for a long time. Moreover, the areola of redness near the bite itself will be bright red and large. And if you also take into account that the place where the bugs were bitten it itches, then small children will certainly aggravate the situation. Therefore, adults should, at first suspicion, use a special ointment for bedbugs or other medicines.
Treatment
Bedbug bites in children and adults do not require any special treatment. The consequences of the bites of these parasites disappear in three days.
Bedbug bites in an infant are also not classified as dangerous if there are no allergic reactions. But first aid to alleviate the consequences of bites in the early days is still required. First of all, you need to relieve itching, which will not allow you to sleep peacefully at night. This will require:
- wash the combed wounds from bites with clean cool water, while using antibacterial soap, skin lotion, or the best option would be to wipe the bites with alcohol;
- bite sites are recommended to be treated with a solution of baking soda;
- make a compress from ice and a gauze bandage (it is better, of course, to rub ice into places where there is itching). Do not apply a compress of ice and a gauze bandage for a long time, our goal is to relieve itching, and not to overcool the victim's body).
Preparations and medicinal plants
If a person has obvious signs of allergy to insect bites, it is necessary to give him an anti-allergenic drug (Diphenhydramine, Cetirizine, Dimetinden). And repeat the same steps as described above.
From home medicinal plants, you will need the juice of aloe, St. John's wort, lemon, or chamomile. If their juice is rubbed into the skin at the site of the bites, then the itching will pass over time and the irritation of the skin will stop.
Not only bed bugs, but also in case of bites of other insects - Vietnamese ointment "Zvezdochka". This ointment will not only relieve inflammation at the site of bug bites, but will also contribute to the rapid regeneration of damaged skin.
List of drugs with a fast-acting effect for acute inflammation and skin lesions:
- Ointment Rescuer;
- Hydrocortisone ointment (the drug is a strong anti-allergenic agent, it is recommended to rub it into the skin 1 to 3 times a day);
- Gel Fenistil;
- Ointment Hyoxyson (completely removes inflammation of any complexity, the effects of allergies on the skin, elimination of the infection introduced through the wounds. The product is applied in a thin layer to the skin, 3 times a day, until a positive effect is obtained);
- Afloderm cream (cream with antibacterial and anti-allergenic properties, effectively eliminating itching. Apply and rub on the skin in small portions).
Bedbug bites symptoms and differences
In most cases, bedbugs attack at night. And only in the morning a person notices the inflamed areas on the body.
If you have bed bugs, bed bites, symptoms and other features should be carefully studied. To do this, we highlight the important key points that allow a person to determine that the mark on the skin is the result of a bed bug bite:
- severe itching and burning;
- pronounced tubercle;
- red areola around the tubercle;
- the number of bites from three to five in one area;
- bites are in a straight line;
If you find similar features in bites, examine the bed. Blood droplets or blackheads may remain on the laundry.
Bed bugs that have drunk enough blood can easily be crushed by hand while sleeping. Their remains are visible on the bed.
Bedbug bites differ from flea or mosquito bites in multiples. They are also redder and very painful. Unlike ticks, bugs, on the contrary, leave soft and small punctures. In this case, the bug during the bite is immersed in the skin almost from the head. They also differ from allergies. An experienced dermatologist with the naked eye will notice a small puncture from a bite on a red lump.
What places do bed bugs like to bite more?
The bug mainly bites at night and in those places where the skin is thinnest, and the blood vessels are located close to the surface. First of all, parasites are attracted to exposed areas of the skin, and only then they crawl under clothes and continue to suck blood. Most often, vinegar from bedbugs can be found:
- on the back and shoulders,
- on the legs and arms,
- on the neck and back of the head.
Rarely enough, traces appear on the face or belly of a person.
Bedbugs appeared in my apartment, which were discovered after the first bites. Before going to bed, I lit an aromatic lamp with the scent of lavender, put a few drops of oil on the night lamp and put lavender sprigs under the bed. The insects stopped biting.
How to avoid an attack
So, we figured out how these insects bite. Now it's worth talking about how to avoid their attacks. If for some reason you had to stay in a house infected with these parasites, you should proceed as follows:
To begin with, you should very carefully examine the bed on which you are going to sleep (it is especially important to do this if you decide to spend the night in a hotel where parasites may be). If you do not find adult animals or larvae on it, you can consider such a place to be quite suitable for sleeping.
Otherwise, refrain from such an overnight stay. If there is a suspicion that pests are still in the apartment or hotel, if possible, you need to put the bed with its legs in basins or large mugs of water. They will create an insurmountable obstacle for this group of pests. Also, before going to bed, you need to treat your own bed well with deodorant. The pungent smell of this product can scare away pests. The same should be done with your belongings, especially with your clothes, as insects can enter it and thus move into your house.
How to get rid of such pests? At home, you can get rid of bedbugs only with a slight contamination of the home. In this case, it is recommended to treat the baseboards and all corners of the room with insecticides, and treat soft sofas, armchairs and mattresses with steam - it will kill the pests. As for sheets, pillows and blankets, they can be exposed for several days in the cold and can also be steamed. Read more on how to get bedbugs off the couch.
It should be remembered that all these measures are temporary. In order to forget forever about how home bed bugs bite, it is necessary to carry out a complete disinsection of the home, preferably with the help of SES. Only such a step will allow you to get rid of pests quickly and efficiently.
How do bed bugs bite?
The oral apparatus of the parasite resembles a proboscis. With its help, the insect pierces the human skin and sucks blood. It is blood that is food for these insects. The process is simple enough. The parasite chooses a suitable place for it and bites through the human skin. After that, he sucks out a little blood from the hole and moves further along the body. At a distance of three or five centimeters, he again bites through the skin and drinks blood.
At one time, an insect can make five or seven bites and only after that get enough.
But do not forget that only one bug makes 2-3 bites per night! And how many of these live in your bed ?!
According to scientists, up to several thousand bedbugs can live in one bed. But this is not the limit: there is a real case when 150 thousand bedbugs were found in a single room, most of which lived in the bed! Therefore, if even a tenth of this army of many thousands is hungry, in the morning your body may be covered with multiple red itchy bites.
Bedbugs are not afraid of light and can bite even during the day.
Despite the fact that bugs go out to feed only at night (usually from 3 to 8 o'clock), in exceptional cases this can happen during the day. This happens if the bugs are very hungry (so that you understand what it means "very": bugs can live up to a YEAR without food!). What is force majeure for a bug? This is the absence of people around peacefully snoring at night. At risk: laundries, public transport, airports, offices and any other non-residential premises.
This fact implies the following: bedbugs will not be afraid even of bright daylight or artificial light if they want to get their portion of blood. And they will want to!
Bed bugs bite all year round
Unlike other biting insects, which have certain peaks in activity, bed bugs will live in your warm bed in winter and summer if you don't get rid of them.
Do dog bugs bite?
Yes, they bite.Sometimes the most severe suffering from bug bites falls on dogs, and while in the house, bugs can feed on their blood for a long time before moving on to you. Why is this happening? It's simple: dogs, like cats, sleep most of the day - up to 18 hours! This allows bedbugs to drink blood without any problems at night or during the day.
Can bedbugs bite through clothing?
It is not excluded. Bed bugs pierce the skin and suck blood with the proboscis, but it is not designed to pierce tissue, plastic, or paper. If you sleep in pajamas, this can play into your hands, but not for long - bugs run fast and will still get to open areas of the body.
How dangerous are bed bug bites?
It is this question that most of all worries people bitten by bedbugs. According to entomologists, up to 27 viruses of various diseases can be found in bedbugs, but it has been proven that they cannot transmit diseases through a bite.
This fact is good news. In contrast to the reactions of the nervous system to bites.
Scientists confirm that sleep disturbances, including insomnia, stress and irritability, can occur with frequent bites. It is believed that bedbug bites can cause constant crying in newborn babies. Also, in especially severe cases, with significant blood loss in infants, anemia may develop, and if the skin is especially sensitive, any person may experience an allergic reaction.
Attention! Despite the fact that bugs are nocturnal insects, they are less afraid of the light than they are hungry. They will come even if you cut powerful spotlights in the room.
How long does the bite take?
Bedbugs need fresh portions of blood every 3-4 days, but if they have already managed to actively breed, then the bites will not have time to heal, because more and more new ones will be added to them. Since the bites may take a long time to make themselves felt, you are unlikely to be able to pinpoint the exact day you were bitten. According to experts, it can take up to 3-4 days before the onset of symptoms, and in some cases - up to 14.
Redness, itching, swelling of the skin usually disappears in a few days. In more severe cases, for example, when hundreds of bedbugs have bitten a person, it will take more time - up to 3 weeks. If the bites persist, you notice a growing deterioration in well-being, immediately consult a doctor - an allergy is possible, which should be treated under the supervision of a specialist.
Do bed bugs carry diseases
In addition to all of the above, there is an assumption that bedbugs are capable of transmitting various infectious diseases. First of all, this concerns the immunodeficiency virus.
Scientists have carried out research on this subject and it has been experimentally proved that the viral particles of this disease can accumulate in bedbugs in the digestive tract. However, the immunodeficiency virus itself does not multiply in the body of the bug and does not even stay for a long time and is excreted along with the insect's feces.
Also, scientists have found that a parasite that has drunk the blood of an infected HIV infection does not have the ability to transmit the virus by biting a new victim.
In addition to the immunodeficiency virus, bedbugs are capable of carrying pathogens and many other infectious diseases in their bodies. First of all, these are:
- Tularemia
- Leprosy
- Plague
- Typhus
- Q fever
- Relapsing fever
- Filariasis
- Leishmaniasis
- Syphilis
- Tuberculosis
- Yellow fever
- Hepatitis B
Being carriers of such serious diseases, for the entire time of research, scientists have also not identified a single case of transmission of infection from one person to another when bitten by these insects.
And yet, bed bugs are not so harmless! These parasites can still carry some diseases. It has been empirically found that infectious particles, for example, hepatitis B, can persist in insect feces for several days and pose a threat to a healthy person.How does this happen? Everything is very simple! By accidentally touching the place where the recently left insect excrement is located, you expose yourself to the risk of "catching a sore."
Another possible variant of disease transmission is inhalation. When a person breathes in the air in which there are micro particles of the vital activity of parasites, he also exposes himself to the risk of infection.
The general sanitary and epidemiological state of a home infected with bedbugs depends primarily on the number of parasites in it and on the number of people who are in it. In this regard, cheap hotels, shelters for the homeless, refugee camps and field hospitals can be considered the most "hotbeds of infection".
Allergy to bug bites
The most dangerous is the saliva of young individuals. Allergen, penetrating inside, quickly spreads throughout the body. An allergic reaction can be local and general, worsening the condition of the whole organism.
Bedbug allergy differs from other reactions in the following manifestations:
- With allergies, the bite spot exceeds 1 centimeter in diameter.
- A rash appears.
- Bite marks last for more than a week.
- Severe itching appears.
In addition to visual signs, other symptoms also indicate the appearance of allergies:
- Nasal congestion or severe runny nose.
- Dizziness, severe headache.
- Weakness.
- Labored breathing.
In rare cases, anaphylactic shock or Quincke's edema may occur.
Why bites are dangerous for humans
Although during the study of bedbugs and their droppings, scientists have identified the presence of dangerous viruses, however, they are extremely rare carriers of infections or causative agents of any dangerous diseases. Biologists suggest that over the years of evolution, insects have been able to develop special mechanisms to protect their victims and food providers in order to feed only on healthy blood.
The danger of bedbugs to humans
However, bedbug bites can still cause negative consequences:
- most often, people who are pestered by blood-sucking parasites at night show signs of lack of sleep, mental trauma, when a person sees insects crawling over the body, which can affect the general state of health, increase irritability and decrease efficiency;
- allergic reactions to bites in the form of a rash, swelling, nausea, dizziness and pain occur in 80% of cases of negative reactions, with a small probability Quincke's edema with an increase in body temperature is possible, as well as anaphylactic shock with individual intolerance;
- with involuntary scratching of itchy marks, infection and inflammation of the wounds are possible;
- with a large number and regular attacks, especially on young children, anemia rarely occurs, i.e. lowering the level of hemoglobin in the blood.
How to treat bed bug bites?
As a rule, bedbug bites go away on their own after a few days. They are especially easily tolerated by men. As far as children are concerned, certain actions should be taken in this case. For example, you can use a special ointment for bedbug bites.
Medicines or pharmacy remedies for the treatment of bites
If you do not want to use folk recipes, you can buy a medicine for bedbugs:
Star
The most affordable and harmless remedy. If you lubricate the bite site with balm several times a day, the inflammation and itching will go away in a few days.
Price: 83 rbl
Bepanten gel
Suitable for people of all ages. The drug removes itching, swelling and inflammation.
Price: 673 rbl
Psilo balm
Acts like Bepanten gel.
Price: 239 rbl
Comparative table of remedies for bedbug bites
Product | Impact type | Price |
Star | Relieves itching and bite symptoms | 83 rbl |
Bepanten gel | Heals damaged skin | 673 rbl |
Psilo balm | Heals damaged skin | 239 rbl |
In case of severe allegia, it is imperative to go to the doctor | an integrated approach, competent treatment | Depends on honey. insurance |
Treating a severe allergic reaction
Particularly noteworthy is the question of how to smear bedbug bites when a strong allergic reaction occurs. If there is an allergy to bedbug bites, a doctor should prescribe treatment. The specialist will prescribe antihistamines. This can be cream, ointment, or pills. Most of the drugs prescribed are hormonal agents. Therefore, it is important to correctly determine the dosage and course of treatment. Self-medication in this case is unacceptable.
Folk or home remedies for bite treatment
If you do not know how to treat bedbug bites, pay attention to traditional medicine. There are several home remedies that can help you manage and relieve stings:
- Redness and itching will be less severe if you rinse the bite site under running cold water.
- A bathroom with the addition of a decoction of St. John's wort, calendula and chamomile will help relieve the inflammatory process.
- Use alcohol to disinfect the affected skin area.
- You can lubricate the bite with aloe juice or apply pieces of ice to it.
- Laundry or tar soap, as well as soda, helps well with bites.
Remember! Bedbugs get used to the unpleasant smell. The use of aromatic oils is to prevent stings.
Treatment for adults
There are many medicines available to treat bed bug bites. But first you need to disinfect the puncture sites. This will protect the wounds from infection. You can use ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, ordinary vodka, chlorhixedine solution. Applying funds to the skin will relieve burning sensation, irritation, reduce redness, tissue swelling,
The second step will be the use of special treatments. They are presented in the table.
Drug name | Description |
Cicaderm | Helps with the healing of superficial wounds, insect bites - parasites. Stops inflammation, promotes skin regeneration. Rinse the affected area with water before use. Apply the ointment twice a day. Do not allow the sun's rays to hit the areas with the applied cream. |
Psilo - balm | The gel contains diphenhydramine. Acts quickly, relieves burning sensation, tissue edema, cools inflamed areas. |
Alfloderm | The ointment relieves inflammation, swelling of tissues at the site of bites, and fights allergic manifestations. The drug is hormonal, so it should be used as directed by a doctor. |
Fenistil - gel | Quickly relieves itching from bites, promotes healing. More effective when used immediately after being bitten. |
The last step in treating bed bug bites at home is to take antihistamines. Such medicines include Suprastin, Tavegil.
The consequences of bites for the body as a whole
It is impossible to predict the consequences. Each organism is different, as is the reaction to a bite. It is worth noting that children of bedbugs cause a person the same harm as adults. If the bugs have left bites on the body, then they must be disinfected. Otherwise, an infection may build up on the wound, which will lead to a strong deterioration in the general condition.
After the bugs leave bites on the human body, itching and burning appear, causing irritability, insomnia and even depression. It is necessary to immediately relieve the itching and begin to destroy insects.
What if I have similar spots on my body?
Check your bed for bed bugs. They most often settle in the folds of upholstered furniture, under the seams of mattresses and in other nooks and crannies of your apartment. Below we show you pictures of bedbug nests so you know what to look for.
Small accumulation of bedbugs in the mattress under the seam. If you find this, then your red spots on the body are not allergies.
It looks like a bug, close-up photo
A mattress infested with bedbugs will be covered in dark specks of their excrement and your blood.
This is how the bugs themselves look, in this photo their size is well understood. These are adults who have already drunk a lot of your blood.
It looks like a large nest of bedbugs. Typically, these can be found in particularly secluded corners of the bed or apartment. In the photo, white eggs of bedbugs, their discarded skins, excrement and many individuals, both live and barely hatched
Bedbug bites in children
The above described in detail what a bug bite looks like on the body of an adult. A similar mark is left by parasites on the body of young children. It is worth noting that insects bite young children more often than adults. This is due to the physiological characteristics of the child. Babies have more delicate skin and blood vessels closer to the skin.
Danger to children
The danger of bites for children is the high risk of an allergic reaction. The saliva of the parasite contains a dangerous poison, which, when bitten, penetrates the child's skin and instantly spreads throughout the body. If the baby has a tendency to allergic reactions, then the consequences of the bite can be quite severe.
Another danger is the desire of children to comb the bite. As a result, a wound forms on the baby's body, on which other infectious diseases can accumulate.
Symptoms
After a home bug bite, redness appears on the child's body, which itches a lot. A small bump can be seen in the middle of the red spot. The number of bites ranges from three to five. They are arranged in a straight line. Children become whiny, nervous and constantly scratching the bite site.
How to protect yourself from bedbug bites?
There are many myths on the Internet about which remedies help protect against bug bites. Here are two of the most common myths:
- Repellent sprays will help keep you from getting bitten.Not true. Repellents can help with mosquito bites, ticks, and some other insects, but the bugs don't care what you spray on yourself.
- Insecticidal "bug bombs" can kill insects and prevent them from biting.Not true: they, unfortunately, do not work either, because the smoke from the insecticide cannot get into those hidden places where bedbugs are buried. Moreover: having felt such a chemical attack, the bugs will hide even deeper into their crevices - and it will become even more difficult to get rid of them later!
To protect yourself from their bites, you need to use only proven and scientifically approved products. And do not forget: you need to get rid of not only adults, but also larvae and even eggs-potential adult bites.
But not everything is so simple: you cannot destroy bedbugs by any one means. Together with thorough cleaning, other methods must be applied in a comprehensive manner, for example, as electronic bug repeller.
Here are the 3 main steps:
- use bedbug detectors - to detect the presence of bedbugs in the house and even their path.
- “Put on” your mattress in a special mattress cover to cure an old mattress or protect a newly purchased one from the inclinations of bedbugs.
- Purchase an effective bug spray to treat infested areas in your home.
Remember: up to 150,000 bedbugs can live in your bed! So don't delay and start fighting now!
Causes of bedbugs
- Unsanitary conditions. In apartments that do not have regular cleaning, there is an increased risk of breeding of any insects.
- Recording with various objects. Since in the daytime, individuals hide in secluded places, there is a chance to bring insects along with furniture and equipment purchased from the hands. Moreover, even some warehouses with new goods are contaminated.
- Bringing in from a contaminated apartment. Just by being on a visit, you can bring home a bug in your bag or on your clothes. If a jacket or other piece of clothing has been lying motionless for some time, a parasite could have crawled into it and simply did not have time to get out when the thing was lifted.
- Inheritance from old tenants. When entering a purchased secondary housing, no one ever knows what kind of sanitary situation they will face. It is possible that the former residents left behind a colony of bloodsuckers.
Advice from a specialist When settling in an apartment that was not bought in a new house, be prepared for the fact that the premises may be infested with bedbugs. It is strongly recommended to analyze the sanitary situation in the apartment and, if necessary, exterminate the disinfestation procedure.