How Do You Bring Bed Bugs Home?

At some point in life, we all dread the thought of creepy crawlies attacking our homes and the most likely ones among them are the bed bugs. They are not only annoying; they can also cause serious damage to your home.

Bed bugs have been around since ancient times, but their numbers have increased dramatically over the past few years. If you notice red bumps on your skin, you might have bed bugs. These tiny bites are hard to spot unless you know where to look.

What are bed bugs?

Bed bugs are small insects that live on warm-blooded animals, including humans. They are reddish brown and oval shaped. Adult bed bugs are about 1/8 inch long and look similar to ticks. Bed bugs are nocturnal and hide during the day. They spend the night feeding on blood and then go back to hiding places where they wait until morning. Bed bugs usually hide in carpets, bed frames, in the hems of your duvet cover or the edges of your mattress.

How can you tell if your home has been infested?

If you suspect that you have a bed bug problem, check your mattress and box spring for evidence of bed bugs. Look for red marks, bites, or stains on the fabric. You may also notice droppings or facial matter on the floor near the bed. Check behind furniture and under beds. Bed bugs can hide anywhere. Moreover, if your room has a typical odour then it is time to call for bed bug pest control service London.

How do you bring bed bugs home?

Bed bugs have become the scourge of modern society. There are many reasons for their increasing prevalence in our homes. Most people don’t know how bed bugs get into their bedrooms, until it gets too late. Dive in to see possible ways these little critters end up taking charge of our homes.

1.Hotel rooms are notorious for harbouring bedbugs. Since they have lots of guests visiting from different parts of the world. When you check in at a hotel, make sure to inspect the room thoroughly before unpacking anything.

2.One of the ways bed bugs enter your home is through furniture. If you purchase furniture at flea markets and yard sales, make sure you inspect each piece thoroughly before bringing it into your home.

3.It is possible that you get the bed bugs home from cinema, theatre or restaurants. It is most likely that the seat or the cushion on which you were sitting could have been infested with bedbugs or it could have fallen off onto the seat from other guests clothing. This way they could snuggle up and take shelter in your home.

4.Inspect the fabric of any clothing you buy from thrift stores, especially if you plan to wear it around your house. Inspect everything you buy, like shoes, bags, etc. even if it seems fine to you.

6.If a nearby house is infested with bed bugs, then chances are they can easily move into your home through wall voids, crevices and cracks. Bedbugs may hide inside small cracks and crevices and they can get easy access to reach your home.

7.If possible, avoid bringing used bedding into your house. There are chances that it is infested with bed bugs.

8.Hospitals are one place we all want to avoid going, but if someone in your family has recently visited a hospital, then chances of getting a bed bug home is possibly high. Since many hospital beds are infested with bed bugs.

9.Visiting a gym can turn out to be a nightmare if you happen to pick bedbugs from other gym-goers' personal belongings, kept in the lockers like gym bags, yoga mats, and clothing.

How can you avoid bringing bed bugs home?

Wash clothes

Washing clothes in hot water and disinfectant soap is a good way to eliminate bed bugs.

Seal cracks and crevices

Sealing cracks and crevices can prevent bed bugs from entering your home. To seal these areas, apply caulk or silicone caulking to the seams between windows and doors.

Clean mattress covers

Cleaning mattress covers is a good way to keep bed bugs away. Simply wash the cover with hot water and detergent. Dry thoroughly.

Check luggage

Checking bags at the airport is a good way to ensure that you don't bring bed bugs home. Always inspect your suitcase before bringing it onto the plane.

Overview

Bed bugs are attracted to people who sleep in beds and use mattresses. They prefer dark, quiet places, such as bedrooms, basements, attics, and storage rooms. Bed bugs can travel short distances, if necessary, but they do not fly, however they can quickly move and attach themselves within something. Moreover, Bed bugs can live for months without feeding. When they find a suitable place to lay their eggs, they can produce hundreds of eggs in their lifetime.

Call pest control professionals

If you think you have a bed bug infestation, contact SameDay Pest Control London immediately. Their team of experts can help you identify the type of bed bugs present and determine how best to treat the problem. Don’t worry! All the treatments provided are safe for humans and pets. Call in to know further details.