To get the best bed bug protection in your home there are many things that you need to consider. Bed bugs are tiny insects that feed on the blood of humans or other warm blooded animals. They feed mostly in the hours just before the sun rises. After feeding the bed bug will hide during the daylight hours and will will usually will not travel more than twenty feet away from a food source.
No matter where you live, whether it be in the most expensive home on the block or in a grungy motel, bed bugs can strike anywhere. Good bed protection starts by keeping a bedroom clean. While good hygiene does not guarantee you will keep from being infested with bed bugs it is a good start.
The most common sign that you may have a bed bug problem is having red itchy bumps that seemingly appear from nowhere. You do not feel a bed bug as it bites because it numbs the area before feeding, making the bite unnoticeable. Another common sign of a bed bug problem is reddish brown streaks left on the bedding. This is caused by blood and fecal matter the bed bug leaves behind from feeding.
If you notice these signs, your first thought to cure the bed bug problem is to throw away your mattress. While this may get rid of the bed bugs inside of the mattress, bed bugs can live in a crack or hole in a wall too, not just the mattress. A more appropriate and cheaper form of bed bug protection is to invest in bed bug mattress covers. Be sure to enclose all your bedding including pillows, the mattress and the box spring.
Bed bug mattress enclosures
Not all bed bug covers are created equal. You must make sure that the covers you choose are specifically designed for protection or treatment of bed bugs. Make sure that the stitching is quality and the bed bug cover has a zippered opening. Many bed bug mattress covers have 100% money back guarantees so that you can be sure they will work for you.
