Bed Bugs - From The Bed and Beyond

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Welcome To Protech Pest Control Bed Bugs - From
the Bed and Beyond
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What is a Bed Bug?
Bed Bugs are small, brownish blood-sucking bug
which usually feeds on human blood, mostly at
night. They exist for more than 3,300 years and
are found everywhere, including hotels, schools,
offices, residencies and even public
transportations. Bed bug bites can result in
skin rashes, allergic symptoms and psychological
effects as well. The worst part is that
identifying bed bug bites is hard as they are
usually confused with bites from another pest,
making it difficult to detect bed bug infestation
and opt for correct bed bug pest control
treatment.
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Different Types of Bed Bugs?

• Youll be surprised to know that there are around
  90 species of bed bugs exists in the world.
  Luckily, only three of them feed on humans and
  out of which two are found in Australia.
• They are
• C. Lectularius - Also known as Common Bed Bug,
  this is one of the most widespread species across
  the globe. Being adapted to temperate climates,
  they usually feed on humans.
• C. Hemipterus - Known as Tropical Bed Bug, this
  species usually prefers higher temperature and
  humidity and are usually limited to tropical
  regions.

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Signs of Bed bug Infestation

• Small reddish-brown faecal spots on mattresses or
  upholstery
• Bloodstains on your sheets or pillowcases
• Cream coloured eggs usually laid in dark areas
• Eggshells, or shed skins in beds and their other
  hidden place
• A foul odour from the scent glands of bugs

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Where Do Bed Bugs Hide Themselves?

• Mattresses, sheets and blankets
• In crevices or wall cracks
• In between the cracks of wooden floors
• Carpets
• Loosened edges of wallpaper
• In seams and cracks of furniture

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Bedbug Bites Symptoms, Signs Home Remedies

• Signs
• A burning, painful sensation
• A raised itchy bump on the skin
• Redness, swelling, and itching

• Symptoms
• In very rare cases, some people develop severe
  reaction from bed bug bites and require medical
  attention
• Blisters
• Fever
• Feeling nauseous
• Irregular heartbeat
• Difficult breathing

• Home Remedies
• Cool compresses
• Apply a blend of water and baking soda
• Oatmeal baths
• Try OTC medications to combat itching

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Effective Bed Bug Treatment

• Thoroughly wash, clean and vacuum all the bedding
  and surfaces
• Steam clean carpets
• Wash bedding and affected clothing in hot water
  and dry them on the highest dryer setting
• Thoroughly scrub mattress seams by using a stiff
  brush to remove bed bugs and their eggs
• Frequently vacuum your bed and surrounding area.
• Repair cracks in plaster. Also, if theres any
  peeling wallpaper glue it to avoid any places
  where bed bugs can hide.
• Get rid of clutter around the beds
• Hire a professional bed bug exterminator to get
  rid of bed bugs completely

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Hiring a Professional Pest Control Operator
A licensed and qualified pest control expert will
inspect the property and determine the extent of
bed bug infestation. After the inspection, the
team will use eco-friendly and certified
pesticides to get rid of bed bugs from the
property. Recurring visits can ensure that the
bed bugs at various stages of the lifecycle have
been eradicated. Also to avoid future bed bugs
infestation, opt for good hygiene practices such
as regular house cleaning and vacuuming mattress,
etc. However, avoid vacuuming immediately after
the treatment to ensure that the residual
pesticide isnt removed.
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Thank You
Dont Let Bed Bugs Disturb Your Sleep! Get in
Touch with Protech Pest Control For Safe,
Effective Affordable Bed Bugs Treatments!
Protech Pest Control 4/11 Cooper Street,
Campbell field, VIC 3061, Australia Mon to Fri
- 830AM to 500PM Muzi Tsolakis 1300 486
149 https//www.protechpestcontrol.com.au