Common Questions About Bedbugs
What attracts bedbugs?
Bedbugs are drawn to:
Blood
Dark hiding places
Bed bugs are attracted to human blood like mosquitoes and certain other similar insects. Bed bugs can infest any environment: Healthy or in a state of decay, as long as there’s sufficient food available. There are plenty of cases of bed bugs infesting run-down apartments along with 5-star hotels. The reason infestations are common in more cluttered residences is because they supply ample hiding places. This makes it difficult for property owners or tenants to identify an infestation allowing it to spread rapidly. When bed bugs are young, it’s hard to see them because of their small size and pale color. But when they become adults you should be able to spot them more easily. If you spot even one bedbug, it’s critical that you take immediate action. Bedbugs cannot fly or jump, they are also unable to live on their hosts to get a full meal, unlike ticks. Because of this – Bedbugs need to find another way to feed on their hosts by waiting until it’s safe to get to them. This is why the best time for bedbugs to feed on their victims is while they’re asleep. This is where they get their name.
Are bedbugs dangerous?
Bedbugs are not considered dangerous insects because they do not transmit diseases while feeding on their victims, unlike other blood-suckers. However, an allergic reaction to several bites may need medical attention. Some people may not react to bedbug bites, but others may have a severe reaction, such as large itchy welts.
What do Bedbugs look like?
