Little bug, big problem!
Bed bugs have been a major pain (literally and figuratively) for humans for centuries.
What Are Bed Bugs?
Bedbug on fabric.Photo: Courtesy of dblight/Getty Images
Though they’re not known to transmit or spread disease, they can cause other public health issues.
“Some bed bug populations have developed resistance to common treatments, making them harder to eradicate.”
Reddish-stained sheets (from crushing the bug) are also a sign.
While you and your pets are sleeping, bed bugs have an opportunity to feed easily.
What Do Bed Bugs Look Like?
Bed bugs can be difficult to see if you don’t know what you’re looking for.
“Survey the hotel room for signs of an infestation.
Remove infested items from your home and treat them.
Heat kills the bugs.
confirm the container is tightly sealed, and the live bugs cannot escape.
Vacuumeverything and always throw away the contents of the canister or bag after every pass.
Give your luggage a very thorough lookover when you’re repacking and also once you return home.
you could do the same thing if you live somewhere where it’s frigid cold.
Store Your Luggage Outside
When you get home, don’t keep your luggage in your bedroom.
The ideal spots are in your garage or storage shed if you have them.
You should be able to see them with the naked eye.
Other signs include brownish-red stains and remnants of small, translucent egg shells.
There are a few ways to lure bed bugs out of hiding.
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