Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed on blood.
The name “bed bug” is derived from the insect’s preferred habitat of houses and especially beds or other areas where people sleep. Bed bugs are mainly active at night, but are not exclusively nocturnal and are capable of feeding on their hosts without being noticed.
A number of adverse health effects may occur due to bed bug bites, including skin rashes, psychological effects, and allergic symptoms. Diagnosis involves both finding bed bugs and the occurrence of compatible symptoms.
Bed bugs have been known as human parasites for thousands of years. At a point in the early 1940s, they were mostly eradicated in the developed world, but have recently increased in prevalence since 1995. Because infestation of human habitats has been on the increase, bed bug bites and related conditions have been on the rise, as well.
How to look for Bed Bugs:
- You will find black spots in the corner of your mattress
- There will be specs of blood on your sheets in the morning
- Musky smell when moving furniture
If you have a problem with suspected bed bugs infestation, call us today on 0800 068 4577 for a free consultation and quote!
