Here is a great article by Paul J. Bello
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Over 201 Things You Should Know About Bed Bugs
A common concern with bed bugs is whether they transmit diseases. Although bed bugs can harbor pathogens in and on their bodies, transmission to humans is considered unlikely. Their medical significance is chiefly limited to the itching and inflammation from their bites. Antihistamines and corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce allergic reactions, and antiseptic or antibiotic ointments to prevent infection. Though not known to carry diseases, bed bugs can severely reduce quality of life by causing discomfort, sleeplessness, anxiety, and embarrassment.
In some cases bed bugs can be visually detected in the folds and creases of mattresses,in bed frames,box springs,night stands and behind baseboards around the beds. They will also hide in couches and furniture in other areas of the house where they can get a blood meal. Bed bugs create a lot of waste. Dark blood spots and shed skins are easier to find than the insects themselves.We use the Sensor Bed Bug Detection Dogs to detect them in hidden areas. This gives us the know location of activity and allows us to use less pesticides and also do a better job eradicating them.
A thorough inspection requires dismantling the bed, and standing the components on edge so that upper and lower surfaces can be examined. Things to look for are the bugs themselves, and the light-brown, molted skins of the nymphs. Dark spots of dried bed bug excrement are often present along mattress seams or wherever the bugs have resided. Box springs afford many places for bed bugs to hide, especially underneath where the fabric is stapled to the wooden frame. Oftentimes the underlying gauze dust cover must be removed to gain access for inspection and possible treatment. Successful treatment of mattresses and box springs is difficult, however, and infested ones may need to be discarded or encased in a protective cover. Cracks and crevices of bed frames should be examined, especially if the frame is wood. (Bed bugs have an affinity for wood and fabric more so than metal or plastic). Headboards secured to walls should also be removed and inspected. In hotels and motels, the area behind the headboard is often the first place that the bugs become established. Bed bugs also hide among items stored under beds.
Elimination
Thermal Heat Units are used to heat the rooms or entire structure up to 135 degrees. Bed bugs cannot withstand the heat and it kills all stages of this insect. In many instances we use pesticide residual to help with total elimination of bed bugs.
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[email protected]How To Avoid Having A Bed Bug Infestation At Your Home!
1. Be careful when bring in any used furniture or clothing from another source.
2. When traveling do not place your suitcase on the bed. Use the stand and take it away from the wall at least a few inches.
3. When you come back home leave your suitcase out in the garage and take all of your clothes and put them straight into the dryer. Dry them for 10 to 15 minutes and the heat will kill all stages of Bed Bugs.
4. You can use a blow dryer or steamer to treat your suitcase.
Here is a checklist of items that should be removed for Heat Treatment
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Bed Bug Heat Treatment Preperation Checklist