How to get rid of bed bugs! – BEDBUGS

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Why do I have bed bugs?Bed bugs dont travel far, which is why humans are the main reason they spread. Travelers leaving their suitcases open can allow the bed bugs to hitch a ride. People bringing in used furniture or clothing can spread the bugs throughout a building. Any time sanitation conditions lapse, these bugs will expand their turf.

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Where do they hide?Bed bugs are flat and can hide in very narrow spaces. They like the area under a mattress near the human host. They are found behind mirrors, headboards, wall molding and pictures, under chairs, in furniture cushions or seams, cracks in the wall, electric outlets or any small openings. They generally are a few feet from where someone sleeps. Their creep factor is high as they come out at night and feed on the blood of their host. Look for blood spotting on the sheets or around pillows. Small brown spots and red rash-like itching sores are tell tale signs of a problem. So far, no disease transmission has been linked to the bed bug. Bed bugs are very hard to kill.

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Whats the one-two punch?A two step process is required to effectively deal with bed bugs. The first punch is to eliminate the adult population with sprays or other treatments. The second punch is to stop the transmission to other locations. Both the landlord and the tenant have a shared responsibility to eliminate this pest. If one end fails, the pest will return. Cooperation is the key.

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