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Bed Bugs – Are You Sleeping Alone?

Bed bugs are a pain to get rid of, so instead of paying hundreds for harmful pesticides, why not try and prevent these critters from finding a home in your bedroom furniture.

Possible Indications that You Have Bed Bugs

If you wake up in the morning with itchy, rash-like welts on your arms or legs, then there’s a chance that you might have bed bugs. Is there a bright side to this? YES! Bed bugs do not transmit diseases, but it the feeling of having them in your mattress is horrifying to say the least. Bed bugs are considered to be the worst insects to invade your house because they are difficult to control and hard to prevent.

But I’m a Clean Person!

Your hygiene does not have any affect on your risk of having bed bugs. The majority of the time these bugs are introduced into your home by traveling from other places that are infested with them. These bugs are professional hitch-hikers in luggages, suit case, back packs, etc. When you get home, you invite these bugs to congregate into various nooks and crannies of your house. The best way to prevent bed bugs is to wash your luggages, bags, clothing, towels in hot water when you get back from a trip. So before you even think about laying on your mattress, do the laundry. Simple as that.