Bed Bug Bites

Night night sleep tight, watch out for those bed bug bites! Did you  know that bed bugs infestations are on the rise in the U.S. They had virtually  been eradicated since the 30’s and 40’s but now they are back. DDT is believed to have helped in ridding the U.S. of the bugs and the ban of it partially responsible for their return. If DDT had not been banned they would probably have developed a resistance to it anyway.

Don’t think that you can avoid bed bugs by staying in fancy hotels, or looking at the cleanliness of a hotel. The bugs have been found in some of the most expensive hotels in the country, even in brand new mattresses. The only way to possibly avoid them when on the road is to inspect any room before staying in it. Look for rust colored spots along the seems of mattresses and box springs. Look behind the headboard if possible, a good hiding place for them.

The bed bug is about 1/4 inch long and narrow, a brownish color, it is sometimes mistaken for a tick. If you wake up in the morning with a bite don’t automatically assume that a mosquito bit you, look for bed bugs. The best way to find them is to wake up an hour or two before dawn, with lights out pull back cover of bed and shine a light on it. You may have to concentrate for a few seconds to see them against a pattern.

The good news is that even though they feed on your blood, they are not know to carry disease. That is little relief if you have an infestation and are covered with their bites. I’ll be researching the various ways to rid yourself of these pest, and will be posting my results here. Until then if you want to learn more about bed bug bites, Click Here for Bed Bugs Uncovered.