Helpful Guide To Keep Bed Bugs Out Of Your London Home
Lear a little bit more about bed bugs and how they can infester your property
There is always something about bed bugs that makes almost every person in the world feel frightened. Even if you are not frightened from these pests, the thought of them crawling around in your bed, feeding from you while you sleep is enough to make anyone start to squirm.
Keeping bed bugs out of your London home is a worthy goal, but do you know where to begin? Learning more about these pesky pests, how can they get into your home, the common signs to look for and what you can do to prevent infestation will go a long way in helping you not only to avoid their presence, but also what to do if your home is already infested.
Who is vulnerable to bed bug infestation?
When you think of bed bug infestation, you probably think of a filthy house, unwashed laundry and garbage all over the floor. It is a common belief that bed bugs infest dirty locations only, but just like the myth of lice only getting into dirty hair, this belief is simply false.
Bed bugs don't really care if your home is clean or not. They can infest every home. This misconception might have gotten its start due to the fact that these bugs can hide in a house with a lot of clutter more easily than they can in a less cluttered house. It is true that messy houses make it easier for bed bugs infestation to grow into large infestations before being noticed. In a clean and tidy, uncluttered home, you may notice a bed bug infestation earlier and when it is less severe since the bed bugs don't have many places to hide.
How Bed Bug Infestation Starts?
In fact, bed bugs can infest any type of home, no matter how dirty or clean, because of the way they move around. Unlike, other pests, bed bugs don't get their start from outside your garden or in areas near your home, then move their way closer until they get inside. Pests such as spiders and ants, can be prevented from getting into your home by using a preventative treatment. Unfortunately, bed bugs don't get into the houses the same way as other pests, so you can't keep them out of your London home in the same way that you do to other pests.
Bed bugs love to travel. As a matter of fact, bed bugs can be categorised as the world's best hitchhikers. They can climb onto jeans, shoes, into bags and even boxes and go along for a ride whenever those items take them.
Due to the way they get around, bed bug infestation can start anywhere and at any time. It is possible to pick up a bed bug when travelling with public transport or when you visit a friends house. It is possible for your kids to bring these pests home from school. Buying second-hand furniture can also be a way to bring bed bugs into your home. And once these insects are inside your house, they will be able to crawl off these items and move throughout your house.
How To Prevent Yourself From Picking Up Bed Bugs?
Now when you know how easy it is to end up with bed bugs in your London home, you are more aware of what can cause a bed bug infestation. Preventing yourself from picking up bed bugs when you are out in public and preventing the other people who visit your home is not an easy task. However, you can't prevent bed bug infestations 100% of the time. You can take precautions to lower your chances of ending up with bed bugs in your London home.
First, become aware of your surroundings when you are out in public. Places that make it easier to hide such as cracks and crevices will be more appealing to these pests since they don't like being out. Try to avoid sitting on furniture with fabric coverings and don't place your belongings such as bags or suitcases in areas where bed bugs might be hiding. If you are staying in a hotel, then you are in higher risk of bringing bed bugs home with you. That's why before bringing your suitcases into your hotel room, check for any signs of bed bugs. You can lift sheets off the beds and look along the seams of the mattress and don't forget to check the headboard as well. Check behind picture frames and curtains and also look at the bed sheets for any tannish streaks or red stains. If you don't see any signs of bed bugs you can bring your suitcases inside. When you return home, carefully check your clothes before entering your house. It is highly recommended to wash your clothes at a high temperature and dry in on a high heat cycle before returning it to your wardrobe. Try to avoid buying second- hand furniture.
What To Do If My Home Is Already Infested?
Even by employing the very best prevention and inspection methods, there is simply no 100% guarantee that your house won't be infested. In case you notice signs of bed bug infestation, the best thing is to deal with it immediately. Waiting to take action can make things worse.
Some people can try to eliminate the problem by themselves, these attempts are rarely successful. That is because bed bugs can go deep into hiding when they sense danger. Instead of trying do-it-yourself methods, it is better to call a professional bed bug control company in London to deal with your bed bug infestation.
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