Bed bugs are tiny parasitic insects that feed on the blood of other warm blooded animals as well as humans.
Usually the first indication of and infestation are the bed bug bite marks one finds typically on their arms and legs.
These bugs are most active during the night when their hosts are asleep. They are non flying insects and are often mistaken for ticks. They can also be found in other items of furniture or even within the walls of a house.
There are several products on the market that address bed bug infestations. There are also many eradication tips available online. Many people also resort to various home remedies to kill them. There are many bug sprays that use insecticides to kill the bugs. These sprays are very effective in getting rid of them. But insecticides are laced with harmful, toxic chemicals that are not safe to breathe in the home.
There are several bug sprays that offer a non toxic solutions that kill bedbugs. Consumers are becoming more aware of using "greener" products as they are safe for the environment and are generally non toxic. Some of these green biological sprays are made with biological elements that are known to kill bed bugs. In some of the biological sprays, the fossils of certain marine life is used. The dust of these fossils are known to kill bugs.
There are also sprays that are made with certain herbal extracts that kill bed bugs. Some of the natural sprays are made with extracts from flowers. A popular flower extract that is used in certain bug sprays come from Chrysanthemum flowers. The natural chemicals are very effective in killing them. They are also good for preventing the recurrence of a bug infestation.
There are other kinds of bug sprays that are designed to kill the eggs of bed bugs. This is a slower method in getting rid of them. It is best used if the infestation is not that pervasive. More extreme methods of getting rid of bugs includes silica powder which is extremely toxic. It will kill the bugs quickly but it is not safe to have lying around. Ground glass is also another effective method but it is dangerous the others in the house.
If the bug infestation is really bad, you will find bugs within the mattress and they may spread to other items of furniture. If this is the case, you may need to get rid of your mattress. If this cannot be done right away, then you must spray the entire mattress, making sure to get both sides. You will also need to spray all areas of the bed, including the framework. But in extreme cases, it is best to hire a professional exterminator.
There are certain home made remedies, such as bleach and water, that have been used to kill bugs. This may work but bleach is a very caustic chemical that will irritate the skin. Various essential oils have also been used to try to get rid of these bugs.
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