How to get rid of bedbugs
Bedbugs feed on human blood at night
Behaviour
During the day, these light-sensitive creatures conceal themselves in
crevices, a skill they excel at due to their flat bodies. At night, they emerge to feed on blood, during which they can increase their body weight and take on a rounded shape.
Spread
Bed bug infestations have risen significantly over the past decade. These pests typically spread passively, hitching rides on clothing, luggage, or furniture.
Identification
Bed bug bites alone do not provide a clear means of identification. A typical sign of a bed bug infestation is the appearance of three to four bites in a line on uncovered areas of the body.
These bites may lead to intense itching, which can persist for several days, often
beginning a few days after the bite.
However, reactions to bites vary considerably between individuals. While some people
develop painful swelling, others may not react at all. As a result, bites cannot be definitively attributed to bed bugs. To confirm an infestation, evidence such as droppings, discarded skins, or, ideally, the bugs themselves must be found. A thorough inspection of the bed frame and mattress is essential, or a bed bug trap can be used.
Though pathogens have been identified in bed bugs, there has been no evidence to date that they transmit these to humans (Lai et al., 2016).
InsectoSec - the revolutionary Bed Bug Tape
New bed bug solutions
InsectoSec® Tape is an adhesive tape designed to be attached to the underside of the bed. It contains diatomaceous earth, carefully dosed to minimise dust release during application. Bed bugs use the crevice created by the patented wing design as an ideal hiding spot during the day, and come into contact with the diatomaceous earth.
InsectoSec® Tape is effective both as a preventative measure and for preventing re-infestation following a bed bug treatment.
InsectoSec® tape is different from basic 'sticky' bed bug tapes that attempt to get bedbugs to stick to the tape.
