Frequently asked question about bedbugs
As widespread as bed bugs are, a lot of the British citizens don't know much about bed bugs and their behaviour. Today the experts from Archers Pest Control will share with you most common questions regarding the bed bugs. What do bed bugs look like? The adult bed bug is dark brown with rather flat, oval shape with the size of an apple seed. After a blood meal, the adult bed bug becomes rounded and puffed with brown-reddish colour. The newly hatched bed bugs also called nymphs are tiny and pale coloured and hard to see. Unfortunately, the bed bugs eggs are almost impossible to be seen with naked eye. How can I know if my home is infested? There are different signs that your property is infested. The first red flag is when you can find small red bites on your body. Another sign is if you can notice small brown feces or blood spots on your bed sheet. When you are looking for bed bugs, the easiest way is to check the ending of the mattress. Adult bed bugs love to hide there. Can I get sick from bed bug bites? One of the most common question is if bed bug bites are dangerous for your health. The answer is no. Luckily bed bugs don't spread any diseases or bacterias to humans. The only negative effect is that their bites may get red and itchy. Continual scratching may cause skin irritation and infection. The bed bug bites vary from person to person depending on their own sensitivity. Why is bed bug infestation hard to eradicate?Bed bugs have the ability to hide very well in the tiniest cracks in the furniture and that is the first reason why they are hard to eradicate. An interesting fact is that bed bugs can survive without a blood meal for several months. It takes a lot of efforts, constant inspections and treatments to totally eradicate them from your home. If you still have questions about bed bugs give us a call and we will be more than happy to talk about these pests with you. And if you can see bed bug signs, we are ready to help you with highly effective bed bug treatments. For more information feel free to visit our website https://archerspestcontrol.co.uk
Contact number 020 8144 8757
Contact number 020 8144 8757
