Do You Have A Bed Bug Problem?

Jun 7
07:43

2010

John Greyling

John Greyling

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Consider the following facts in determining whether you might have a bed bug infestation.

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Do you have a bed bug problem? If so then the first sign could be a bed bug rash. Fortunately the rash doesn't pose a big threat to your health other than getting infected.  Most of the times you should be able to take care of the bed bugs before they become a problem. Remember not to confuse bed bugs with bed mites. Bed mites feed on dead skin in bedding and normally doesn't bite humans,Do You Have A Bed Bug Problem? Articles although some people are allergic to them and may suffer from a rash.

The bed bug rash stems from the saliva content that the bedbug injected into our systems; it helps them to drink our blood easier as the saliva possesses anesthetic properties that prevent blood clots. Their saliva rarely causes allergic reactions but it’s definitely not impossible. Bedbug rash can also be aggravated if the person has been attacked by numerous bedbugs at once.

In the event of you having a reaction to the bedbug bites that look like small irritations very close in representation to a mosquito bite, or if you think you have bed bug rash, you may need to consult your local doctor. If irritated mostly by means of the victim scratching, these bites can mature into a rash. Kleen Corporation sells various types of immediate relief and treatment products that you can administer yourself, should you appear to be reacting or if you have an infection. If you don’t have access to that, wash it thoroughly with antiseptic.

Fortunately we have been able to study and learn form be bugs for a long time. This has enabled us to produce excellent products with which to kill and stop bed bug infestations. You can almost get bed bugs products over the counter from any home store.  Most of these products will be in the form of a spray or powder which you can easily use. 100% Alcohol also works wonders on these bugs even destroying their eggs as well. Dabbing isopropyl alcohol can provide instant relief to bites that have become itchy and sore. Polysporins and most Neosporin’s provide relief in a cooling effect with the affected skin areas. Ointments and liquid remedies also aid in preventing continuous biting and the development of bedbug rash.

Often the hands on method is the best way to deal with these bugs, especially if you don't have the money for bug sprays, insecticides or exterminators.  You can stick double sided tape all around your bed. After the bed bug has fed it will return to its hiding place, which could be a crack or crevice in your room. The sticky tape will then catch them as they walk over it. The next morning you can then kill them with a simple squash or bug spray. This works well for new bed bugs infestations. With this easy to do trick you can save yourself  a lot of trouble.  Just remember that if this method doesn't work you should immediately take more desperate measures.

Bed bugs can become a real problem if you ignore them.  The sooner you deal with them the better.  Try the DIY approach first. Get some bed bug spray from Walmart or any other over the counter store or any other product known to kill bed bugs. If you don't have any success then immediately contact a professional to come sort the problem.  The longer you wait the harder it will become to solve the problem.

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