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It's something you may say to your kids as a joke every night: "Don't let the bed bugs bite!" But bed bugs in DC, Virginia, and Maryland are a growing problem – and one that shouldn't be taken lightly. If you think you need a bed bug treatment, there are 7 things you need to know:
1.Bed bugs are tiny brown insects that feed off of human and animal blood, which is why they head for your bed. While you're sleeping, you are like a bed bug buffet!
2.Bed bugs can get into your house without you even knowing – on things like your luggage, your clothes, and your furniture.
3.The bed bug problem is a widespread one. Bed bugs in Virginia are popping up everywhere, from homes to hotels. Pest control services in Maryland had to remove a bunch of bed bugs from the public library in Urbana.And bed bugs in DC are being found in apartments all over town.
4.Bed bug bites look like itchy welts. They last longer than a mosquito bite, and they also itch more than a mosquito bite. If you keep waking up with welts on your skin, chances are it's due to bed bugs.
5.Bed bug bites are an allergic reaction, so the severity of symptoms varies from person to person. In fact, it's estimated that 30% of people who are bitten by bed bugs never show any symptoms!
6.Simply sleeping in another bed is not an effective bed bug treatment. Bed bugs are crafty; they can easily follow you to another bed. If you do have bed bugs, a pest control service can tell you the best way to isolate your bed so that they don't spread.
7. Pest control services in Maryland, Virginia, and DC offer the only surefire way to get rid of bed bugs. They can offer a professional inspection that covers both main areas and tiny crevices. Pest control professionals can also use special pesticides that will get rid of the bed bugs, without harming you. And, a good pest control service can even provide you with a special mattress cover that can stop bed bugs from making their way into your mattress.
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www.affordablepest.com . It's something you may say to your kids as a joke every
night: "Don't let the bed bugs bite!" But bed bugs in DC, Virginia, and Maryland
are a growing problem – and one that shouldn't be taken lightly.
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