Bed bugs commonly known as Cimex Lectularius are pests feeding on human blood causing itchy bites through their sharp beak, and creating a nuisance and also some serious health issues. Bed bugs are 5mm long with oval shaped and flat body. Bed bugs are great crawlers and can travel great distances easily. Bed bug bites are flat bites with small size in multiple numbers due to the tendency to feed on the same part more than once. However, bed bugs do not transmit any kind of diseases but they can create some serious health issues. Hence, there is a need to remove these pests from your hoe before they create infestation I the whole house.
1. Firstly, make sure you are being bitten by a bed bug only. However, there are other pests that have similar bites.
2. Take a bath with lukewarm water to minimize the inflammation and itching all over the affected body parts.
3. Clear all the unwanted clutter and clean your house using a vacuum to clean the carpets, curtains, door mats etc.
4. Wash all bedding and clothing in hot water for at least 20 minutes because Bed bugs die at temperatures above 120°F as they are heat sensitive.
5. Encase the mattresses with covers that are designed to contain fleas and bugs. The covers will work both ways to prevent new infestations as well as trap existing bugs on the inside from getting outfeed.
6. Essential oils work wonders at such times. Apply essential natural oils like cinnamon, lemongrass, clove, peppermint, lavender, and tea tree,
7. For a safe process, call the pest control agency as they are trained professionals with all equipment that can exterminate bed bugs very intelligently.
