Bed bugs have become a growing problem in the US. I have a friend who has a pest control service. The bed bug problem has ballooned in the past five years. Her company has serviced homes, hotels and universities with infestations of bed bugs.
Many people question how to avoid infestation and how to treat an invasion if you have one. There are some simple precautions to take. However, for treatment, it is recommended that you have a professional exterminator help you.

You could spend a lot of money on sprays and remedies that will not take care of the problem and many people do. Bed bugs are very small and difficult to see. They hide in cracks, crevices and folds of material. They can hide behind light switch plates and around the seams of your mattress, on suitcases and back packs, in clothing and in furniture. They can live in hostels or in high class hotels. They know no boundaries and hitch rides on luggage and in clothing to their next destination.
Bed bugs have now been found in all 50 states. I’ve read many stories about bedbugs. Some say they can’t survive in dry areas and only do well in humid areas of our country. That simply isn’t true. Bed bugs can live for over a year without feeding and can survive temperatures from freezing to 113 degrees Fahrenheit. As you can see, killing them becomes a problem and that is why it is suggested to contact a professional.
Many people believe that bedbugs are drawn to unsanitary conditions. This is another myth. Bedbugs feed on human blood. That’s what they are after, not crumbs or oil or any other matter that would be supplied in an unsanitary location. They are nocturnal and that is why the bed seems to be their favorite location. At night, we are asleep and easy targets for a meal for the bedbug. If you find you have small red, itchy bites upon waking up, you could have bedbugs.

If you do have bedbugs, in addition to getting the help of an exterminator, you will need to wash all of your bedding, clothing, curtains, etc. in the hottest water possible to kill them. Remember, the temperature must be over 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
When traveling, pay attention to how you enter your hotel room. If there is a suitcase stand available, use it. If you put your bags on the bed and the room has bedbugs, you risk having them climb onto your suitcase, backpack, camera pack or fanny pack and going home with you. Check the bed for tell tail signs of bed bugs. Dark reddish brown stains would be a sign. Take a flashlight and check around the seams of the mattress. Bed bugs are very small. If they have had a meal they are a dark reddish brown color. If not, or they are young, they can be a golden or yellowish color, which makes them hard to see on a mattress. If you find signs of bedbugs, return to the desk and ask for another room or go to a different hotel.

There is no evidence showing that bedbugs carry diseases. It appears they are just annoying and gross. Being aware of the problem will help you avoid having the problem in your own home. Again, if you do have bedbugs, just remember, there is plenty of help out there through exterminators.

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