Bed Bug Basics: 10 Tips to Protect Yourself
They have been drinking human blood since antiquity. Their itchy red bites were as common as the common cold until 1940. After that – five decades of blissful bedbugslessness. And now they are back…
So, exactly how big is the bed bug pandemic? It’s huge! Today 1 of 5 Americans has either had bed bugs or they know someone who has encountered them.
What gives chinches their super spawning powers? 3 things!
First – they are non-discriminating equal opportunity pests – rich, poor, clean, grubby, vegan or carnivore – bed bugs just love everyone!
Second – they are expert stowaways. Put your bag on the wrong chair somewhere and the insects are all aboard the train to your place.
Third – these creatures are small and elusive – tiny vampires that would only come out at night.
That’s why so many people don’t even know they have them! Until it’s a full-fledged infestation.
If it happens to you – don’t panic! Call a licensed pest professional. Bed bugs are not a DIY (Do-it-yourself) project! In fact, doing it yourself can have disastrous consequences like literally having to throw away all of your furniture, your carpets and your beds.
You can pick up chinches anywhere – planes, dorms, daycares, offices, taxis, hospitals… They even hit famous tourist attractions like the Empire State Building. Hotels (even fancy ones) are another favorite bedbug’s stop.
Lots of home owners are calling professionals as a precautionary measure. An expert could help you guard against all kind of common invaders, not just bed bugs.
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