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Bites and Concerns
Bed bugs usually bite people at night while they are sleeping. They do this by piercing the skin with an extended beak which draws the blood. It takes about 3 to 10 minutes to eat but the person seldom knows that they’re being bitten. Symptoms vary after being bitten. Some get an itchy red mark or swelling. Others have little or no reaction while some have a severe, but delayed reaction.
A common concern with bed bugs is whether or not they transmit diseases. Even if bedbugs could carry bacteria in their bodies, it is very unlikely that they could spread them to humans. Even though they don’t carry diseases, bed bugs greatly reduce your quality of life because of the discomfort, sleeplessness, anxiety, and embarrassment that they cause. Traditional repellants used for ticks and mosquitoes are not effective against bedbugs. DDT has been banned for years. Wondercide has developed a non toxic, organic pesticide product to kill bed bugs and their life cycle. Wondercide BioDefense can be applied with a typical pump up sprayer or with a ULV non thermal fogging machine. Results are almost immediate, completely safe, and remarkably effective.
How Infestations Originate
Even if it seems that bed bugs come from nowhere, these bugs are actually efficient hitchhikers and are usually transported through luggage, clothing, beds, furniture, and other items. Once introduced, they often spread throughout the area.
Where They Hide
The most common place to find bed bugs is the bed, especially in the early stages of the problem. As the infestations grow larger, these bugs tend to move from the beds into other locations making pest control more difficult. A careful inspection and treatment could take several hours. Some companies are actually now using dogs to detect hard-to-find infestations.
Treatment Procedures
Infested beds and clothes have to be washed and cleansed in a temperature of at least 120°F. You could also place the infested stuff in a clothes dryer set at medium to high heat for 20 minutes. Items which cannot be put in a washer or dryer can be de-infested by wrapping them in plastic and placed in a hot, sunny place. Bed bugs also die at temperatures below 32°F if kept in that temperature for several days. Traditionally, it was necessary to throw out infested items like beds or upholstered furniture. Now, there is no need. You can safely use Wondercide BioDefense on all furniture, fabric, and upholstery.
Do I have to Throw Out the Bed?
Eliminating bed bugs can be difficult. If there are holes or tears in the bed’s fabric, the bugs and eggs could be inside or outside. Wondercide BioDefense can be used to soak or fog the mattress. There are actually restrictions on how beds can be treated with chemical pesticides. Professionals who aren’t using Wondercide recommend that beds be discarded.
Preventing Infestations
Since it is hard to remove bed bugs, it makes sense to take precautions to avoid them. Folks must be wary when buying used furnishings, especially beds and couches. Curbside items should be avoided. Secondhand articles must be examined closely before being bought. The incidence of bed bugs in the United States is increasing drastically. Being knowledgeable can really help prevent their further infestation.
