Since this is the Health and Wellness edition of the magazine, it goes without saying that not having bedbugs in your home is a benefit to your family’s health.
Although bedbug bites can cause infections and potential allergic reactions in those who are prone to such things, the mental impact of sharing your bed with critters is far more damaging.
Imagine living with the stress of a bedbug infestation, and the possibility of being bitten while you sleep.
This could result in anxiety, which would almost certainly lead to sleep disruption. That, of course, could lead to irritability and even depression.
So, what’s the remedy? First, know the signs.
Got bedbugs?
- Fecal Spots: These are small, dark spots that bed bugs leave behind after digesting their blood meals.
- Shedded Skins: These are translucent and yellowish discarded exoskeletons.
- Eggs and Eggshells: These measure around one millimeter and they’re pearly white.
- Live Bugs: In cases with large infestations, bed bugs may be visible with a flashlight in seams, headboards or furniture cracks.
Are those bedbug bites?
- Appearance: If you’re being bitten, you’ll see small, red, itchy welts, often in a line or cluster.
- Location: Bed bugs can bite anywhere, but often focus on arms, neck, face and legs.
What’s next?
What better way to eliminate stress than to bring in a dog? Canine bed bug detection offers several benefits over traditional bed bug detection methods:
- Accuracy: Canine bed bug detection is highly accurate, with a success rate of about 97 percent. This is because the dogs are trained to detect even the slightest traces of bed bugs.
- Non-Invasive: Canine bed bug detection is non-invasive, meaning it does not require any damage to your property.
- Speed and Efficiency: Canine bed bug detection is fast and efficient. A trained dog can search an entire room in just a few minutes.
- Cost-Effective: Canine bed bug detection is cost-effective when compared to traditional detection methods.
Don’t share your home with bedbugs. Get in touch with a professional today!
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