Little Known Facts About Bed Bugs
There is a reason that bed bugs have been around for hundreds of years without dying out.
Bed bugs are pests that have been around for centuries, but recently, the resurgence of this pest has made it possible to know more about them than ever before. There are still a few facts that many people do not know about bed bugs and how they spread and infest homes. Here are a few little-known facts about bed bugs that may be beneficial.
Bed bugs can live anywhere
Many people think that bed bugs, given their name, can only live in beds and bedding-like material, which is not true at all. These nasty little guys can live anywhere - sterile hospital rooms, schools, buses, theaters, homes, apartments, offices, and anywhere with a host to feed from and a place to hide.
Bed bugs are hard to kill
Much like cockroaches, bed bugs are very hearty. Though they may seem small and fragile, unlike a tick, they can survive months without eating blood and still be healthy and alive. Without a human host, they can live on furniture, beds, bedding, clothes, curtains, and more for months and still be ready to attack when the homeowner returns home. They can also withstand temperatures of up to 122 degrees and can also live at temperatures near freezing. They are not limited to 70 degrees like some bugs but can live in just about any climate.
Bed bug saliva has anesthetic properties
Ever wonder how someone can get bitten dozens of times while they sleep and not notice? Well, the saliva of a bed bug contains anesthetic properties, which means that as it bites, it numbs the bite site so it can get the most blood without the host knowing what is happening. Unlike a bee, for instance, that has irritants in its sting, bed bugs can feed on a person without them ever knowing it happened.
Bed bugs are predictable
These bugs have a feeding pattern that can be timed, and that pattern makes fighting them easier. They usually feed for five to ten minutes and often on a time table pattern. They eat in what some refer to as a breakfast, lunch, and dinner pattern and are often found at the same time every day.
Bed bugs have fantastic survival skills
There is a reason that bed bugs have been around for hundreds of years without dying out. They have the survival skills of a much more intelligent animal. They tend to hide wherever they need to evade extermination. They can hide behind switch plates, in chairs, in walls, and in beds, to name a few. This strategy is so innovative because they can stay hidden entirely during the day so that the residents may be unaware they have an infestation until it is too late to fight them without professional help.
Bed bugs are more than just a nasty pest to overlook. If homeowners feel their home is infested with bed bugs, they should seek professional help immediately. With heat treatment, which kills them using nothing but heat, homeowners can safely and effectively remove bed bugs without using harsh chemicals that hang around after the bugs are long gone. Calling a professional company can mean the difference between getting rid of bed bugs once and for all and dealing with them repeatedly.
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