Looking for a Safe Way to Kill Bed Bugs? Read On!

Bed bugs are brownish insects about a quarter of an inch in size, with flat bodies. They feed on the blood of animals and humans by using their sharp, long beak to pierce the skin. Bed bug bites are virtually painless and often occur at night during sleep. If you have bed bugs, you may notice dark spotting on your mattress or other upholstered furniture. These dark spots are dried excrement from the bugs. You may also find tiny spots of blood on your bedding, furniture or walls.

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Bed bugs were almost unheard of in our society after World War II. The use of DDT was effective in controlling these pests, but it was soon banned because it was deemed to be unsafe for use. Today's boom in overseas travel and immigration have helped bring bed bugs from other countries to North America. Contrary to popular belief, how clean your home, apartment or hotel is has no bearing whatsoever on whether or not you get bed bugs.

If you're looking for a safe and effective way to kill bed bugs, you're in luck. There are various methods you can use to get rid of these pests without harmful pesticides. Some people use a safe pesticide normally reserved for fruit and vegetable gardening. This type of pesticide is created using canola oil and pyrethins, which are natural flower extracts and are considered safe for use around people and pets.

Thorough vacuuming can help kill some bed bugs and help reduce their numbers. However, vacuuming alone won't solve the problem. Steam cleaning can also help rid your home or apartment of these pests. You'll also need to remove all clutter from your dwelling, as lots of clutter means lots of places for these bugs to hide. Removing infested upholstery and mattresses is also an absolute must. Depending on the level of infestation, you may be able to salvage your items, or they may need to be discarded and replaced.

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Ideally, you should probably engage the services of an experienced pest control professional to rid your home, apartment or hotel of bed bugs. If left untreated, these insects can multiply and spread to epic proportions. So if you think you might have bed bugs, treat the problem as soon as you possibe before it gets out of control.

To find out more about a safe way to kill bed bugs, use the Internet. You'll find lots of information on these pests as well as various methods of getting rid of them.

Copyright 2006 Jane Simmers - All Rights Reserved



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