Identification
One way to prevent exposure and potential infestation by bedbugs is to be able to recognize bedbugs and distinguish them from other pests.In a 2017 study, approximately 35 percent of American business travelers and 28 percent of tourists surveyed could not distinguish bed bugs from other household pests.Common characteristics of nymphs (young bugs) include:less than 5 mm long
, whitish-yellow or light
is invisible without a microscope and magnifying glass
Nymphs are easier to see if they have just eaten, as blood fills their abdomen, turning it reddish brown.Adult bedbugs are usually much easier to detect than nymphs. The identifiable characteristics of most adult bed bugs include:oval body
the size of apple seeds
the body is quite flat if it has not been recently fed or inflated
the shell color ranges from reddish brown to light brown or brownish, depending on how long it has been fed
length 5-7 millimeters (mm)
three segments, a four-part antenna, short yellow hair and useless wings.
a musty or musty sweet odor produced by glands in the lower abdomen.
Bedbug control requires the identification and complete removal or destruction of pest eggs.On average, one female can produce at least 345 eggs in her lifetime. Egg-laying females often increase the volume and frequency of feeding to support reproduction.Common signs and symptoms of bedbug eggs include:They are often placed in the same places where the female decides to rest
. They resemble tiny barrel-shaped pearl particles, no larger than a pinhead.
Visible spots appear after a few days.
Prevention
The key to preventing bug bites is to prevent insects from entering, feeding, and reproducing in the human environment.
During the day, bedbugs often seek refuge in the cracks and crevices of furniture, floors, walls, and mattresses.The seams and folds of upholstered furniture can also be an ideal hiding place. Bed bugs are known to persist in vacuum containers or devices.Insects tend to find shelters near people's sleeping areas, including bedrooms. Bedbugs found in other rooms are usually a sign of severe infection.Places where bedbugs are common include:apartment buildings or condominiums
large office spaces
hotels
vacation accommodation
cruise ships
nurseries
Nursing homes
hospitals
dormitories or living quarters
Public transportation, including airplanes
shopping malls
furniture or used clothing
stores urban areas
rented houses
The objects usually responsible for the spread of bedbugs include:used or second-hand furniture
new furniture or textiles that have been exposed to bedbugs during transportation
places of luggage
chairs or deck chairs where people put
bed linen or linens
to sleep boxes for carrying or storing
shipped goods, especially if they are stored in multiple locations or warehouses
Bedbugs do not prefer sanitary, dirty or unsanitary conditions.However, they can be found more often in places such as hotels if the infestations have not been properly removed.Fighting bedbugs
Home tips for preventing, controlling, and removing bed bug infestations include:Avoid furniture or objects from infected areas or places where bedbugs are common, such as apartment buildings.
Choose furniture or objects made from materials that are usually free of cracks, crevices, and seams, including plastic, stone, metal, plaster, and high-density textiles.
Fill or seal cracks, crevices, and seams with products such as glue or charring.
Clean the bed linen and linens regularly.
Wash and dry the bed linen over high heat.
Vacuum soft objects regularly and thoroughly, including mattresses, pillows, etc.
Clean heavy bedding, including mattresses, pillows, blankets and duvet covers, using a high temperature, preferably in the "dry steam" mode, which is available in modern washing machines.
Use a hand steamer to destroy eggs and insects in luggage or soft objects.
When traveling, keep your luggage on racks, away from floors, beds, and furniture.
Check for signs of bedbugs after entering hotel rooms or other pest habitats.
Remember that where there is one bed bug, there are usually many of them, often in places surrounding or adjacent to an infected room or object.
Cover as much of your skin as possible during sleep.
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