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Getting Rid of Bed Bugs

Those tiny creeping bugs are hardly seen by the bare eye yet they attack unsuspecting victims so aggressively. Although they are not carriers of deadly diseases, finding them on your mattresses can be discomforting. So, how do you get rid of bed bugs?

First, it’s good to understand that getting rid of bed bugs is a process and must require patience. The most effective way of dealing with these pest is seeking the help of a professional pest control agency. They have the right tools, chemicals and equipment to handle this. So, you may also require a budget set aside.

But if this isn’t in your immediate plans, you can do a quick-fix:

Change your sheets at least every two weeks or more often

Air out your mattress once a month

Flip your mattress regularly

Vacuum your mattress

Don’t get to bed if you haven’t been cleaning yourself up

Avoid eating on the bed

No pets on the bed

Buy insect powders or sprays, but make sure that the chemicals are not harmful to the rest living in the house with you, including pets.

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 at 9:00 am and is filed under MATTRESS DIY, MATTRESS Safety, MATTRESS Tips.
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February 2nd, 2008 at 10:04 am
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The Bed Med of Sioux Falls Says:
March 27th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Dust mites can be a serious problem to your health. Did you know these disgusting bugs are actually apart of the arachnid family? This is the same family as spiders and scorpions! Their allergenic by-products are produced from their saliva, feces, sticky egg secretions, and decaying body parts. Dust mites and indoor allergens cause air pollution. The EPA has deemed indoor air pollution as America’s number one health concern!
•The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology suggest that almost half of all illnesses may be the result of unhealthy mattresses.

•The weight of the average mattress doubles after ten years due to dust mite infestation! That’s 10% in weight each year.

•Exposure to dust mites in the first two years of a baby’s life can trigger a lifelong allergy or even asthma. It can also happen in younger children.

•Mattresses contain the highest concentration of allergens in the home, including molds, bacteria, viruses, and dust mites

•Dust mites live in 99% of all homes.