The bed bug is a parasitic insect, hematophagous, exclusively nocturnal, very resistant. In a state of hibernation, it can survive without feeding for almost a year and a half or even two years. It has not been shown to transmit disease, but its bite causes irritation and itching. Once installed in a home, it is very difficult to get rid of it too, sometimes it is necessary to call on approved professionals.
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[EN VIDÉO] How to get rid of bed bugs ? Disappeared in France in the 1950s, bedbugs are on the rise in homes, hotels, retirement homes and hospitals. They appreciate dark spaces and hide in mattresses and box springs, sofas, behind furniture, in cracks or under baseboards. Bedbugs are not dangerous and do not transmit diseases, but they bite humans to suck their blood and leave itchy red pimples on the skin.
The bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is an insect that can be observed with the naked eye. It measures around 5 mm, the size of an apple seed. At adult size, its color is rather brown and turns red when full of blood. The bug does not jump or fly, it moves at the speed of an ant and can live up to 6 months in a state of activity. In a state of hibernation, it can go almost a year without feeding. The eggs of bed bugs (or bed bugs) are whitish in color and appear in the form of clusters. A period of 14 days passes before hatching. There are bed bug treatmentswe will see that in the second part of this article.
How to spot bed bugs?
Bedbugs are active only at night. When one gets bitten, one can observe that the bite is similar to a mosquito bite and one will feel itchy. To spot bed bugs, just look at the bed linen. If you notice small black spots, they are bedbug droppings.
Bedbug skins may also appear that have shed in or around the bed. When they are at the start of proliferation, the drawing pins tend to congregate near where they are going to feed. They will therefore settle on a mattress or a box spring. They will then move to other rooms when they are sufficiently developed. They are generally found on carpets, curtains, in books or bedroom furniture.
How to get rid of it?
To get rid of an invasion of Bedbugs, there are two rules to respect above all: speed of action and preparation. Time is clearly your enemy in this situation and each passing day is another victory for the critters. Indeed, their development is exponential and seems very slow at first. But the more they proliferate, the faster they will multiply. Next, preparation is also a key factor. This is called the pre-treatment protocol. Each infected dwelling is treated differently depending on the area and the progress of the invasion.
There are two types of complementary treatment to fight against bed bugs. The chemical treatment which consists of the use of a powerful insecticide and which must be distributed by a licensed professional. The mechanical treatment which makes it possible to use the weakness of bed bugs: their high sensitivity to extreme temperatures, whether very cold or very hot.
Bedbugs are insects discrete ones that hide in very inconspicuous places. It is therefore necessary that the treatment lasts over time, this is called the persistence of the treatment. Treatment professionals favor both solutions at the same time because it is necessary at all costs to prevent the invasion from resurfacing. Mechanical treatment alone may not kill all bedbugs and especially the eggs, which will lead to a relapse of the invasion which will be even more difficult to eradicate.
As you will have understood, bed bugs can really ruin your life, especially if you do not treat your accommodation in time. A professional will be able to accompany you for a tailor-made preparation phase and a treatment that will eradicate bedbugs for good.
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