Vampires are not the only blood suckers to roam the planet, bed bugs are right up there with them. The only difference is that bed bugs are actually real and infestations are being reported every day all across the United States.
When time of the day do they feed?
During the day time they are usually hiding out someplace that is dark. They do not like the light and will rarely be seen during the day. What makes them so hard to track down and kill is that they are not like ants and other insects, meaning that they do not stick together in groups, so they can be hiding at all four corners of the room.
The hiding places for bed bugs are all over the room, they are very small so they can squeeze into the most inconspicuous spots to keep out of site. They will also camp out inside of your mattresses for days or weeks, or until they get hungry.
What do bed bugs look like?
They are very tiny and will usually not grow anymore then 1/4 of an inch long. They have very thin bodies and they are oval shaped. They have a reddish brown colored shell, which changes when they eat.
The bed bug can spread fast, as females can produce around 500 eggs in her life time. Think that is scary? It only takes the nymphs around a month to fully mature, so infestations can spread quick if they are not tended to immediately.
Bed bugs target mostly humans that are in a deep sleep, and once they start sucking your blood it can take anywhere from 1-3 minutes. Most of the time you will not even feel it when it is happening.
If you have pets in a home that is infested with bed bugs, they are probably being victimized by them too, as they will feed on anything that has warm blood. This includes cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, or anything else with the right blood temperature.
Bed bugs leave a mark when they are finished feeding. So if you arise to being covered with insect bites, that could indicate a pretty strong infestation. The best thing to do is to treat the insect bites with a antibiotic cream, itching can just spread the rash.
How can I kill bed bugs?
The best thing to do to get rid of them would be to hire professional pest control. Although there are sprays and powders out there that you can buy that will kill them, you will just need a lot of it and too much may harm your pets if you have any.
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