Get Rid Of Bed Bugs

Ways To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs

We all know we don't want them, but we don't all know what they are, so firstly bed bugs are oval shaped insects which (without meaning to scare!) live on the blood of animals – preferably yours! There are certain places they particularly like to live and mattresses are probably top of the list! Also inside cracks of wood – so wooden furniture, (think about the cracks in the headboard of a bed!), and carpets
are other favorite hiding places.

Everybody who travels should know how to prevent bed bug bites. They also tend to stay in crevices, folds, and seams, which makes them both hard to see and hard to find. This is one of the things that has helped them spread, because people don't realize that they have gotten into their luggage. This means you either need to wash them in very hot water, or you need to have them spend time in the freezer between uses. Either heat or cold will kill any bedbugs.







Do bed bugs really bite? Well, they have a really well developed mouth and they usually feed on blood when you are sleeping. The mouth consists of a beak that's long and is sharp enough to pierce skin and strong enough to suck blood. When you've been bit, you'll see wheals which last for a few days as a tiny red mark on your skin. Usually bedbugs bite in rows rather than random bites from mosquitoes.

Methods to treat bites depend on the severity of the bite:

(1) First and foremost, try to not scratch as this can spread infection
(2) Wash the bites with soap
(3) If infected and oozing discharge, see a doctor as soon as possible
(4) Corticosteroid may be taken to help reduce the size of the welt and relieve itch
(5) Hydrocortisone can be applied and may help bites heal and stop itch.
(6) Oral antihistamines help relieve itch
(7) Apply hot cloths to the bite area. Hot water is effective but needs to be very hot (122 F)
(8) Use antibiotic cream at first sign of possible infection
(9) Ice can help reduce itching and pain
(10) A paste of baking soda can help relieve itch so you can avoid scratching.

Bed bug control and prevention are the primary means of treating bed bug bites...try to avoid them!

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