Bedbugs have been around since the 17th century however numbers were at their lowest between the 30's and 80's. Surprisingly since the 1980's bedbug numbers have been on the rise. Bedbugs are back with a vengeance! Some people think this is due to the amount of people who travel for business and pleasure and due to the ban of DDT. Below you will find effective methods to keep bedbugs from invading your home.

1. do you have a bedbug
In many major cities, like New York, bedbugs have recently resurfaced as a real problem. The
bad news is that it's not confined to such areas, as these critters are very small and once they get
a foothold in one place, they can easily travel, much the way a pandemic can spread around the
world. The tips and strategies in this article will help you prevent infestations of bedbugs, and help
you eliminate them if they currently reside in your home.
One way that you can try to eliminate the bedbugs from your home, if you have them, is to
remove any old furniture that you may have purchased. The worst thing about having these bugs
in your home is that they can cause itchy and painful bites all over your body. Just like it's not a
good idea to scratch a mosquito bite, scratching a bedbug bite will only make it worse. Using
warm water and soap can actually help the bites. Next, you should apply an anti-itch product that
you can get at your local pharmacy or a natural food store. Although these bites can be annoying,
bedbugs are not capable of spreading deadly diseases and are not dangerous. There's always a
risk of getting bedbugs whenever you get new or used stuff. Warehouses and delivery trucks are
both capable of being infested with bedbugs. So your brand new mattress or couch may come
into your house with a few bedbugs. That's why you have to be vigilant about inspected items that
are delivered to your home, even if they appear shiny and spotless. Tiny bedbugs, won't stand out
very much, so do a very detailed inspection and look for the signs of bedbugs.
If the infestation seems to be spreading despite your treatments then consider calling in a bedbug
exterminator. As bedbugs are one of the more difficult pests to eradicate, there's no shame in
letting an expert handle it. Yes, it may be more expensive to get rid of bed bugs with the help of
an exterminator but they will be able to finally help you get rid of them for good. A professional
pest exterminator will also be able to give you helpful advice about preventing future infestations
in addition to helping you get rid of the current infestation. Apartment renters need to contact their
landlord and inform them about the bedbug problem. The landlord will then have to arrange for all
apartments to be treated because treating just one apartment will not work. Having bedbugs in
your home can be a really trying time. Bedbugs are sneaky little buggers who could infest even
the cleanest of homes. Most bedbugs get into homes by hitching a ride into your home. This could
happen after a recent travel trip, whenever you bring used items into your home, or even when a
friend stops by for a visit. If you see evidence of bedbugs in your home, it's wise to come up with
a method of getting rid of them before they multiply. Bedbugs are tough pests to deal with, but
they're not indestructible and you can find a way to rid yourself of them.
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