Bed bug is the common name for Cimex lectularius, a reddish-brown, oval-shaped insect that can grow to a quarter of an inch long. Bedbugs are wingless and survive by sucking blood from a host, preferably a human host.
Why are they called bedbugs?
Bedbugs can hide in mattresses, carpets, behind peeling wallpaper and in crevices in wooden furniture such as a bed's headboard. The bugs are nocturnal and will typically bite people while they sleep.
Why are bedbug numbers increasing?
Bed bugs were almost eradicated with broad-spectrum pesticides during the 70's and 80's. Concerns about health and the environment led to many of these pesticides being removed from the market. Other reasons for the recent increase in numbers are increased overseas travel, recycling of furniture, central heating of homes, decline in conditions in communal accommodation, and poor recognition of bedbugs. a recent study conducted by the university of Sheffield showed that only 10% of people who took part in the study could correctly identify a bedbug.
Where do bedbugs come from?
Bedbugs are great travelers and are very comfortable stowing away in luggage or clothing. Bedbugs can be picked up in hotels hostels waiting rooms even public transport.in fact any high traffic area is susceptible.
What can you do to avoid bedbugs?
Bedbugs are large enough to see. Look particularly under the mattress and in and around the bed frame, check cracks behind peeling wallpaper. Check in the cracks of any wooden furniture.
What should you do if you are bitten by bedbugs?
Bedbugs will bite exposed skin and leave behind small, red marks but this is not always the case around 60% of people will not react to a single bite. The damage from a bedbug bite is usually more emotional than physical. If you are exposed to bed bugs call a bed bug specialist to undertake a safe and effective treatment.
This guide was created by David Etherington. If you would like more info about bed bugs please visit ( http://www.deadbedbugs.co.uk ).
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