Recently, there has been a lot of talk and concern in the media about bedbugs. Reports of bedbugs that are rife in France and not just sticking to beds but making their way around via the public transport network has many people concerned about where they might find a bedbug and how to help prevent them.
This is not just something that is limited to France, bed bugs can be found all over the world and are notoriously difficult to get rid of if you have them in your home.
Here are some facts about these bed-loving creepy crawlies to help you sort out the myths from the truths so you can reduce the probability of ending up with them in your home…
How do they Spread? Bed Bugs can be spread from place to place by hitching a lift. Furniture, clothing and luggage can all harbour bed bugs, so it is important to check when you are buying furniture (especially beds) second hand for signs of them, and when you go to stay in a hotel, never bring your luggage into the room or open it up until you have checked the bed and all around it for signs of them.
Check underneath headboards and on the mattress – they look like small black dots, but spots of blood are another common sign of a bedbug infestation.
Can they be Found in Places other than the bed?
The bed is their favourite place to hang out of course as that is where they feed on people. They are attracted to the dark and carbon dioxide that is exhaled at night. However, it is important to not only make sure that homes are kept clean as this can help you to spot them early, but also that public buildings and workplaces are cleaned regularly and thoroughly.
Having a professional cleaner like this Commercial Cleaning Services Gloucestershire based company can help to spot them and get on top of them before they become too much of a problem.
How can you get rid of them?
Because they are resistant to many of the things that can kill them, if you have identified bedbugs in your home or workplace you should get a professional pest control company in to come and get rid of them for you.