Bed bugs are tiny parasites which
feed on human blood. They are active during night & treat you as
a prey once in 2-3 days. They commute from an infested site to
another through bedding, bed covers, pillows, etc. Bed bugs bite is
poisonous and a long exposure can leave you with skin rashes or
allergic conditions. You could see bed bug pictures over the internet
to confirm that the same pest is present at your place. Given below
are some tips that can help you protect your home from bed bugs-
- Reduce their hiding places & avoid pilling of beddings.
- Expose your furniture to sunlight once in a week; sun treatment is a natural remedy for bed bug protection.
- Encasing your mattresses may help you to keep these bugs at bay.
- Make sure while vacationing in a hotel you don’t bring bugs back home.
- Wash & dry your mattresses in routine, try washing them in extreme hot conditions.
- Clean your beds, sofas & other furniture in a routine & vacuum the deep dark places of your furniture.
- While buying second hand furniture, check carefully for bed bug infestation.
- If you find you’re your furniture infested with bed bugs isolate it immediately as bed bugs are highly reproductive and may infest your home quickly.
Next time if you see bedbugs in your
home do not panic, try using our tips and make your home healthier
and bug free. Wish you Healthy Living!!!
