Bed Bugs are small parasites that feed on blood of humans or animals. They are wingless and only reach about one fourth of an inch in size. They have an oval shape and are flat which makes them very hard to find. They can be white in color and other colors range from tan to brown to orange. Bed bugs loose their skins every once in awhile and this is usually what you see because they are very fast and can hide proficiently when disturbed.

You never know you have been the guest of a bed bug until you see the bite because they are nocturnal and usually only eat at night. When they bite they leave a bit of saliva on the skin and that may or may not make a bump appear on the skin that looks somewhat like a regular bite from a flea or a mosquito. These bumps can cause itching but be careful because if you break them open they can become infected.

These bugs are found in just about any nook or cranny in any part of the world. A few years ago you did not hear about people having many infestations but they have had a resurgence all over the world. They hide in the frames or in the mattress of a bed and can even be found deep within the box springs. If you have a great deal of clutter you are giving these little critters more places to hide and live. Because their bodies are so small and so flat they can hide just about anywhere. While they eat at night most of the time they will come out and eat during the day if they are hungry. It is unfortunate but they are very hard to get rid of.

The normal method of getting bed bugs is the stowaway method. They can hide in pillows you may take elsewhere or in luggage that has been in a motel infested with them. They can hide in used furniture and mattresses you may buy second hand. If you live in an apartment your neighbor may have them and they will saunter over to your place as well.

A good indication that you need to inspect for bugs is if you see raised bites on your body. Make sure to inspect even the smallest fold in the bedding because they will hide in the smallest places. If you find an opening in the mattress you will have to go in and make sure they are not making themselves comfortable inside the mattress. They can look like a small spot so you need to search hard to find them. They can hide in the curtains and if there is one little flap of loose wall paper they can get underneath it and breed to their hearts content. Look in dresser drawers and inside clothing. Some people say that big infestations can give off the smell of coriander.

Just seeing dead bugs is not enough to ascertain that you have them. They only tell you that you have had them. You need to find a live bug in order to be sure and they are going to be really hard to find. If you are sure it is suggested that you call someone that gets rid of pests professionally. They know the safest way to irradiate these pests.

You do not have to get rid of the bed if you have bugs. You will need to scrub anywhere you think they may be hiding with a stiff brush and then vacuum everything up. This will dislodge any eggs that may be laid in the area. Take apart the bed frame and remove all drawers from dressers.

Never apply pesticides to a mattress or it can cause health problems for people living with the mattress or pets that may get near it as well. Make sure to read all directions for any pesticides you may use and follow them to the letter. Bedding should be steamed, dry cleaned, or put in very hot water to wash as heat will get rid of the bugs. Professionals can use a host of different treatments to get rid of the bugs for you and they have a license to do it and can do it in the most safe manner.

Bed Bugs are petite parasites that feed of off blood of humans or animals. They have an oval shape and are flat which makes them difficult to find. Tips on getting rid of bed bugs and how to treat bed bugs .

Bed bugs used to be big problems back in the old days and hence the popular phrase, ?do not like the bed bugs bite?, was coined. However, in the 50s, bed bugs were just about wiped out with the use of DDT. When DDT was banned, bed bugs made a resurgence.

Also, frequent international travel has brought bed bugs into the U.S. from other countries. Hotels across the U.S. no matter whether it is a 1 star or a 5 star hotel, have infestations of bed bugs.

Bed bugs hide just about anywhere they want, as long as they can not be found. Some examples of hiding places are in your clothes, on your mattress, in between cracks of your walls, and under your furniture.

When night falls and you are sleeping, bed bugs come out and feed on you. You will not feel the bite when they are feeding because they excrete an enzyme into your body similar to that of a mosquito.

To kill bed bugs and get rid of them once and for all from your home, you have to find each and every last one of them. By leaving just one behind, the bed bugs will repopulate quickly in your residence.

Bed bugs usually hide in the mattress. So in order to kill bed bugs, you can get a plastic mattress cover and encase your entire mattress inside. This keeps the bed bugs from coming out at night. Hence, the bed bugs die of starvation. Be aware that you have to keep the cover on for many months because the bed bugs can go without food for just as long.

Once you kill the bed bugs hiding in your mattress, you need to do a sweep of the surrounding areas. Since the bed bugs could hide anywhere, you have to do a thorough check.

If you do not feel up to it or you do not know where bed bugs typically hide, then call the exterminator. Exterminators know where the bed bugs reside and have the potent insecticides to kill bed bugs.

Henry has been a professional exterminator for numerous years. For further information on ways to kill bed bugs, please visit his website.