Bed bugs are small oval-shaped insects. Adults have flat bodies, but when they feed, they swell and turn a brownish-red color. A female can lay hundreds of eggs during her lifetime. They must be dealt with quickly and decisively. Fortunately, there are home remedies that can help you with this.
What do bedbug bites look like? Redness comes first
Although bedbugs do not fly, they move incredibly fast and agile. They will easily find their way to a bag or suitcase, and from there they will find their place in your apartment. You can also bring them on your body or . Contrary to appearances, they do not nest where it is dirty, but where it is dark and safe. Most often they live in folds of fabric, sofas, mattresses, carpets, and sometimes even in books and newspapers. They feed at night, biting exposed parts of the body – legs, arms and neck. While the bite itself does not hurt, the mark that may appear even a few days later does. At first, red spots appear, usually in clusters, which then turn into itchy blisters.
How to get rid of them? An effective preparation for bedbugs can be found in the spice cabinet
Fighting bugs is difficult and sometimes arduous. Before you decide on the services of a professional, try using home remedies. The first is the use of a spice that is irritating to insects. As soon as you notice them, scatter in places where they are. Do not use this method for a sofa or armchair, as it may stain the material. Then you can help yourself with blueberries, which insects also hate. The use of steam is also a good solution. Heat kills bedbugs at all stages, even eggs and larvae. With the help of a steam cleaner, steamer or steamer, thoroughly clean all surfaces, and wash materials and fabrics at a temperature higher than 60 degrees.
Source: Gazeta
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