Creating A Positive Environment

Bed bugs are small and flattened insects that are brown or a dusty shade of black. You will often spot them on couches, beds, and other parts of the furniture that people habitually sit on. They like these parts of the house because of their proximity to their food source, human blood. You should consider the possibility of bedbugs if you have been tossing and turning in bed and have noticed odd marks or swellings on your skin. Here are some key things you should know about bug infestation and ways to manage it. 

The Common Signs of Bedbugs

The first step in determining whether you have these pests in your home is assessing for signs of their presence. Most people will realize they have them when they notice painful swellings from bites that they cannot blame on fleas and mosquitoes. Besides the painful bites, other signs that your home has bedbugs include blood stains on the cushion and mattress covers or black spots from the bug feces. You might also notice an odd musty odor in the house, especially on your furniture, bedding, and upholstery. 

The Negative Health Effects of Bedbugs

Consider the health effects of the bugs in your home. First, the bites are extremely painful and will cause you sleeplessness and stress. Second, some people will experience severe allergic reactions to bites characterized by swelling of the skin caused by the injury. Some people also get bacterial infections on the site, especially if it leads to blisters and hives. You should seek health care if you are already experiencing these adverse health effects. 

The Importance of Calling the Exterminator

Never attempt do-it-yourself bed bug extermination. It might seem like a cheap way out of the bug problem, but it will have severe long-term implications. For example, you might use chemicals that will only kill the bugs and leave their eggs intact. Such a mistake will lead to subsequent hatching, which will keep the problem recurring. A professional exterminator understands the perfect balance between complete bug elimination and safeguarding you from allergic reactions. Many people react to some of the harsh chemicals used in fumigations and other treatments.

A bed bug control service is your best bet when resolving pest issues in your home. Speak to one close to you, and ensure you get the bugs out of your property in the shortest time possible to protect yourself from future attacks.