Craig writes about the growing problem of bedbug infestations.

Recently, the surge in reported bedbug infestations is giving fresh meaning to the words “domestic terrorism.” Even though bed bugs do not carry diseases harmful to humans, there can be two health issues concerning the rising infestations of bed bugs globally. One is dealing with the rashes that result from bed bug bites. The second concern is mental health. It is difficult sleeping at night worrying if your body is dinner for a bug. Even thinking about it makes people squirm. Interrupted sleep patterns invite different health problems. Discover more about bed bugs.

The first problem is readily treated. There are many creams and ointments available that should treat the rash. It is essential to cleanse the bites with anti-bacteriological soap, and avoid scratching, which only makes the situation worse. People have been known to trim their fingernails so that they won’t automatically scratch while asleep.

Eliminating the bugs themselves will be a much more time consuming task. The small blood-thirsty parasites will hide anyplace the corner of a credit card can fit. Equipped with a flashlight and a vacuum cleaner one can search for and suck up the elusive bugs. Thoroughly vacuum box springs, mattresses, dresser drawers, couches, and under the edges of carpets and rugs. Vacuum in back of headboards, baseboards, wall hangings, and light switch and electrical socket wall plates. Check out cracks in plaster and around plumbing fixtures. Besides discovering bugs hiding or scurrying, be on the look-out for the minute brown specks of their fecal droppings, their pinhead sized whitish eggs, and drops of blood (yours).Discover more about air beds and how it can help.

Whenever you are still convinced you are experiencing a bedbug infestation, except you cannot find where they are coming from, you should consider calling for a bedbug dog. Dogs which can be trained to locate explosives, narcotics, or mold can be easily taught to find the sick-sweet smelling Cimex Lectularius, as the common bedbug is known by its scientific name.

If bedbugs turn up, and you cannot eliminate them yourself, then it’s time to speak to a professional exterminator. There are many different actions you can pursue, such as completely covering your mattress and box springs in vinyl, although, for complete eradication one needs to hire an expert.

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