Characteristics Of Bedbug

HOW TO GET RID OF BED BUGS FAST
Bed bugs are flat, small and wingless insects that mostly feed on blood. They are found in homes and are easily transported to different places through luggage, clothing and furniture. These tiny insects hide easily from view during the day when they are not active. Their preferred habitat is usually our homes. They hide in mattresses, bed frames and bedding, furniture, carpets, clothing and other household furniture.
Bed bugs are parasites that operate very efficiently in the dark and when seen close up, they may appear in different colours. A large population of bedbugs may produce a coriander-like odour.
The following are characteristics of bed bugs
• Nocturnal
As stated earlier on, bed bugs are nocturnal, which means they are most active during the night. They feed on your blood when you are sleeping comfortably in your bed at night.
• Furniture-dwelling
Do not be mistaken, bed bugs infest all kinds of furniture within your home. Cribs, sofas and beds included. Bed bugs may be hiding at the movie theatre, hospital waiting room, on the train or the bus, even at your own workplace. In short, they are almost everywhere.

• Health Hazard
Most bedbugs feed on their hosts while they sleep and draw blood in a painless way.
They feed on their hosts by injecting a small amount of saliva into the host 's skin. An individual becomes sensitive to their saliva and chemicals after weeks of feeding and may eventually develop an allergic reaction. Some