Bed Mites - How To Get Rid Of Them
It was easy to fall asleep after such a long and grueling day. Suddenly, while you are dreaming very nice and enjoyable dreams, an evil being gets into bed with you. You never wake up because it is so silent. Once in your bed, it dines upon you with two large round teeth. The most horrific part is you never wake up until it is too late. By morning you realize you have been eaten!
Cimex lectularius is the scientific name of a specie of bugs that can be described as small, brownish, wingless insects commonly known as bed mites. Bed mites feed on warm blood particularly that of human beings as well as that of other warm blooded beings too. Places populated by humans have been adapted as the favorite habitat of these ancient creatures that are found throughout the world. the adult members of this specie are big enough to be visible to the human eye, contrary to common or popular belief.
These insects are nocturnal. They generally feed only once in a 5-10 day period. They are disposed to concealing themselves in the folds and seams of mattresses during the day. The parasites are drawn to CO2 exhaled by the sleeping host. At night, when sounds are at a minimum, they emerge from their dwelling places, acquire their meal, then retreat to their hiding places. The target host does not feel the bite at all due to the tiny bit of analgesic mixed into the bug's saliva
Although bedbugs can carry diseases and spread them to humans, your chance of becoming ill from bedbug bites is very slim. So, generally speaking, their bites are not considered hazardous. The presence of bedbugs can be quite shocking, and their bites are very bothersome very itchy. If somebody has an allergic reaction to a bedbug bite, they should consult a medical professional for instructions on what to do.
If you want to get rid of bed mites you will need to make some work because it is not that easy to control them.With a vacuum cleaner you can only scare off the insects and they will get back on the mattress shortly.You need to contact a professional to get rid of them on a long-term plan.You can also use pesticides like: Pyrethrins, Tempo, Allethrin, Delta Dust Flee/ Dragnet, Malathion, Drione Dust and Suspend SC. This are the most effective and most common chemicals on the market.
While not serious, bedbug bites may present a nuisance, so you need to take steps to get rid of these household pests. You could invest in the services of an expert exterminator, or you could find out exactly how to get rif of them yourself.
Bed mites are small brownish wingless insects that feed on blood, particularly the blood of humans. Contrary to popular belief, the adult bedbugs are large enough to be visible to the naked eye. Although bedbugs may carry diseases and transfer them to people, it is quite rare to get sick from bedbug bites. Their presence may be shocking and their bites are in fact bothersome and produce intense itchiness. Control these mites requires a combination of sanitation and pesticide applications. A list of pesticides to control bedbugs is as follows: Pyrethrins, Tempo, Allethrin, Malathion, and Suspend SC.
Published November 7th, 2008
Filed in Health
