(PRBuzz.com) February 4, 2013 -- Our experienced technicians encounter bed bug infestations quite often. They are probably the least harmful of pests and the most annoying. Since customers encounter them frequently and treat several infestations every week, pestcontrolguelph.ca decided to help by providing educational materials concerning bed bugs on the company's newly established pest control blog.
Bed bugs are parasites that feed on human blood resulting in very uncomfortable itching on the skin. Bed bugs' bites are easily confused with those of other insects such as the mosquitoes and spiders. They also resemble some skin conditions such as hives and skin rashes (fungal and eczema) thus giving them ample time to spend to the entire home. There are two main methods of bed bug extermination; non-chemical and chemical treatments. According to pestcontrolguelph.ca for or effective treatments it is advised that you hire an exterminator. Do-it-yourself solutions do not always work.
Prior to calling in the exterminator, there is the need to confirm that there is an infestation. The identification of bed bug infestation can be confirmed through the following signs noted when changing linen and clothing and cleaning:
Common Bed Bug Signs
Finding several dark spots on fabrics; these spots are the bed bugs' excrete and sometimes bleeding.
· White tiny eggs and shells, roughly about one millimeter in diameter
· Live crawling bed bugs
· Nymphs that shed off as they grow larger
· Reddish staining on bedding
In situations of heavy infestation, the bed bugs can be found on furniture and floor cracks, piping and bed Two methods of Bed bug extermination. Non chemical treatment of bed bug infestation The methods used in non-chemical bed bug treatment include; Putting the infested clothes or linen in the dryer at very high temperatures for some time to kill the bed bugs and their eggs. High room temperatures can also be used for items that cannot fit in the dryer. Heating the infested articles to at least forty five degrees centigrade. This can be done in the microwave or using steam. Keeping the affected articles in cold temperatures (less than negative 19 degrees centigrade) for four hours can also work on killing the insects.
According to pestcontrolguelph.ca, while non chemical treatment can work, in most cases they do not. Chemical treatments of bed bug infestations can be much more effective. Such treatments should be performed by licensed and insured exterminators. The process that is followed is the following:
· Thorough inspection of infested areas
· Proper identification of the insects
· Maintenance of a log of dates and locations of the signs
· Disposal of unused items from the house
· Try to alter bed bug behavior without chemicals
· Clean to remove bed bugs
· Follow-up inspections to hinder re-occurrence
· Create awareness through pest education
Bed bugs can cause significant disturbances to one's lifestyle. If done properly their treatment can result in the alleviation of stress related problems. Keep in mind that chemical treatments should only be performed by professionals.
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