Bed bug control; how to control them

There are different types of insects that infest homes. At times they make life miserable especially the bed bugs. That is the reason why you need to keep them out of your home. Do you know that the bed bugs can cause allergic reaction on some people as they feed on blood? That is the reason why you need to keep them under control. What you need to know is that getting rid of the bed bugs can be challenging because they multiply rapidly and they move from house to house.

What are bed bugs?

Before you can proceed with the process of eliminating the pests, it is important that you know what they are. Bed bugs are small insects without wings. They are reddish-brown in color. They do not fly but they crawl. The bed bugs cannot be seen during the day because they usually hide under the matters, beds cracks, walls and furniture. They will then appear at night especially when people are sleeping.

So where do they come from? Bed bugs multiply rapidly and they can be transferred from one area to the other by used furniture. They also tend to hide in luggage if you visit a bed bug infested area. You should therefore ensure that you take care of your luggage when you are visiting hotels. So how can you know if you have a bed bug problem? You can see their droppings on the mattress. You may also see the bed bug if you wake up at night. Sometimes you may notice blood stains on the bed sheets.

The techniques that you may choose

Before you can proceed to deal with the problem, you need to choose the technique that you will use. There are different techniques that you may choose and they include; pesticides- there are different types of pesticides that you can consider. One thing that you need to know is that the bed bug may develop a pesticide resistance especially the DDT. You may therefore need to consider the other different pesticides.  You should consider using the pesticides that are regulated by the government. You need to note that the pesticides are designed for the indoor space and also the outdoor space. You should therefore ensure that you buy the right form of pesticide.

How to control the bed bug problem

There are different approaches that you can use to get rid of the bed bugs. The most popular approach is Integrated Pest Management. This approach uses different techniques. To use this technique there are different strategies that you can use;

1. Get rid of the clutter in the bedroom and clean it
2. You need to place the bed away from the furniture or wall
3. You need to vacuum the house every day especially the; windows, mattresses and furniture. Once you finish vacuuming, you need to empty the contents on a disposable bag and take it out.
4. Seal all the cracks in the walls

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