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Bed Bugs: Truths And Myths

Bed bugs are biting pests that can be found in hotel rooms, schools, or even hospitals. These little insects can be hard to detect until a person has already been bitten, making them very difficult to eradicate. Here are the facts versus fiction about bed bugs, and what you should know in case you think you may have an infestation or have been bitten by them.

Truths

Here are some informative truths about those pesky bed bugs:

• Not everyone who has been bitten by bed bugs will experience a physical reaction. This actually makes them even harder to detect unless you physically see the bed bugs in your home.
• Bed bugs can survive for several months without eating. They can multiply silently until they're hungry, which can contribute to their high numbers in one place.
• Using foggers will not typically get rid of bed bugs. Most foggers don't have the proper ingredients to kill them off, and it will just force the bed bugs to find new hiding places.
• Most pesticides that claim to kill bed bugs are not really effective. It's always recommended that you contact a professional pest control in victoria or in your area to help assist you with removing the bed bugs.
• Bed bugs can spread a variety of diseases, and can also cause people to get infections, especially if you scratch the bites.

Myths

Here are some common myths and misconceptions about bed bugs:

• People often assume only dirty or cluttered places get bed bugs when, in fact, they can be found anywhere, even in beautiful, clean homes or hotels.
• Bed bugs do not just bite people at night; if you happen to be near them, they will feed on human blood any time of the day.
• You do not have to throw out bedding or furniture if you've been infested with bed bugs. Once they've been removed, laundering bedding and treating all furniture should be sufficient.
• Although they are called "bed bugs," these insects can be found in a variety of places like inside cushions, under carpet, or even out in the open on chairs.
• Some people think bed bugs can fly, but in reality, they are not flying insects.
• A lot of people think you can feel a bed bug biting you. The reality is that these bugs use their saliva to "prime" the bite, which contains an anesthetic, so most people don't feel the bites as they happen and do not realize they've been bitten until it's too late.