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How to Prevent Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can prove to be a real pest…literally. Bed bugs are tiny, wingless bugs that fest on human hosts during the night. These bugs hide in tiny crevices and cracks during the day and come out at night. Bed bugs have highly evolved mouths that can pierce human flesh without the host evening realizing it. They feast on human blood and make unique, red bite marks. There are several things that you can do to protect your house and especially your mattress from bed bugs.

1. Good hygiene. Having good hygiene is the first step in keeping bed bugs away. This may sound silly, but you need to make sure that you shower regularly. Bed bugs are attracted to excessive odor and body oils. Don’t give bed bugs any reason to feast on you!

2. Do your laundry. Make sure that you wash your sheets, blankets, comforters, pillow cases, etc every week. Obviously, you only need to wash the bedding that you use often. Washing your bedding every week will prevent the build up of oils, dust, dust mites and bed bugs. Plus, isn’t it nice to sleep on a clean, fresh bed?

3. Get a mattress cover. Mattress covers are the absolute best way to prevent bed bugs. Mattress covers are hypo-allergenic and are made from a special material that prevents bed bugs from getting into your mattress. Most times, mattress covers are made to be machine washable. This means you can wash it weekly, along with your bedding.

Follow these steps if you want to keep bed bugs away. These are extremely easy steps to follow and can go a long way in protecting you and your family against unwanted, nocturnal creatures. Don’t think that you are immune to bed bugs, especially if you aren’t following these steps. Bed bugs have been found all over the world. In fact, there isn’t really a place where bed bugs can’t be found. Make sure you keep them out, where ever you live.