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Bed bugs are a growing problem because they spread quickly, crawl from person to person, and are sometimes so small you can't even see them. There's been a rise in bed bugs in the past few months, and experts say the epidemic will only get worse.
Bed bugs are small, brownish and flattened insects that feed only on blood. It can be your blood if they've found a home inside your mattress, box spring or other furniture. The number one sign of bed bugs can be found on your sheets.
"There will be stains on the sheet, stains on the mattress and pillows," Steve from SDA Pest Control said. "Because they feed on your blood and basically dispose of it." One other sign is waking up with bites on your body. Although they are blood feeders, bed bugs have never been shown to spread or vector humane disease. Still, bed bugs are feared like the plague.
Banishing bed bugs takes teamwork between the resident and the pest control professional. Bed bugs lay their eggs and hide in small crevices in headboards, bed frames and mattresses. Before bringing used furniture into the home, clean it as if it has the critters. With this pest, it's better to be safe than sorry.
Bed bugs are widely considered to be the hardest pest to exterminate, so finding exactly where they live is crucial. In addition bed bugs are showing increasing resistance to insecticides currently used to control them. If you believe that you may have an infestation of bed bugs, it is imperative that you seek professional advice in the form of your local pest control company.
Article provided by SDA Pest Control