Being plagued by bed bugs is a nightmare. In addition to your bed, these blood-feeding insects can infest any other furniture occupying a small space. They are difficult to notice at a glance.
Other little, unnoticed bugs are confused for bed bugs due to this. To get rid of bugs, you must first figure out what type of infestation you have.
You might not see them immediately because of their compact structure, but they are tucked away in tight locations. Bed bugs usually hide in mattresses, box springs, bed frames, loose wallpaper, bedside tables, and other places easily accessible to humans.
Before you suffer serious structural damage from pest infestation, arrange professional bed bug pest control for your home.
Signs of bed bug infestations in mattresses
Do you think you have a bed insect problem? Your suspicions may be correct. To dispel your doubts, keep an eye out for the following signs:
- Your bed has a musty odor.
- Bed bug bites differ from mosquito bites in that mosquitoes only attack the exposed regions of your body, whereas bed bug bites can appear anywhere on your body.
- Pillowcases or bedsheets with bloodstains.
- Dark patches on your mattress are evidence of bed bug excrement.
- Eggshells that are little, light, and yellow.
- Crushed bed bugs leave reddish stains on your mattress or pillowcase.
What to do if you have bed bugs in your mattress?
It is imperative to stop them before it is too late. Following are some tips for eliminating bed bugs from your mattress.
Keeping Your Bed Covers Clean
Cleaning contaminated mattresses, pillowcases, pillows, and bedsheets is the first and most crucial step. To be sure, double-check other objects, including teddy animals, blankets, electronics, and rugs.
Vacuuming everything is essential.
After you’ve washed your bedding, vacuum the entire bedroom. Vacuum the small gaps in your mattress, bed, and other room areas. You don’t want to miss even the tiniest detail!
Avoid using the brush attachment when vacuuming since bed bugs can hide in the bristles. Use the hose instead. Once that’s done, empty the vacuum’s contents into a waste bin and properly clean it, so the bugs don’t find their way back inside.
Remove your bed frame.
Take apart your bed frame and clean every inch of it because they can hide in even the tiniest of crevices.
Examine small gaps with a magnifying lens and flashlight. If you have a wooden bed frame and see any cracks, seal them to prevent bed bugs from getting into your bed.
