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The first time a homeowner becomes acquainted with bed bugs is typically after a series of bites have occurred. Of course anyone would like to spot that first bug before any infestation can occur, but the most prevalent ways to find out if one's home has been infiltrated is after he or she has experienced their bite's skin irritation or other side effects. The symptoms include their signature series of bite bumps in twos and threes. The bites have a concentrated redness near the center of the bump and can be itchy when one awakes in the morning, if the bites occur at night. Bed bugs tend to bite their victims on the first and most easily accessible body parts that they can find. This includes the face, neck, hands, arms, feet and lower legs. When infestations are very advanced, bites can be found all over the body because of the large number of insects now in the home. This leaves room for more devastating effects on all of the home's occupants. That is, some people don't just itch and wonder about mosquitoes in the night; some people have more extreme allergic reactions. They can break out in hives and blisters or begin to feel inexplicably ill, which worsens over time as they are repeatedly bitten. So relentless biting and extreme skin irritation require medical attention as soon as possible. But treatments for the bites will only solve one half of the problem; the bugs have to be removed and deterred from re entry too. A significant part of performing pest management for bed bugs is to determine, as close to the source as possible, how the pests entered one's home. This is critical to preventing a second or third infestation. Nowadays, it is pretty well known that travel to high occupancy locations have heightened risks of infestations of pests waiting to find a new home. They flourish in hotels, military barracks, apartment buildings, and dormitories. So aside from pesticide treatment, if a homeowner suspects these pests to be present, they should definitely check clothing, souvenirs, and suite cases after every vacation or trip home from college or tour of duty. Frankly, bed bugs don't just hide near the bed, between mattresses or bedding. They are behind cushions, in between picture frame backing and inside the crevices of drawers or other very dark spaces, hiding from daylight. Bed bugs are sneaky and stubborn pests that require vigilance. No one should wait around for them to go away or lay and suffer acquiring fresh bites night after night. Every bed should be for rest not worry and discomfort. Don't let the bed bugs bite. Learn more about bed bugs NH at: http://bainpestcontrol.com.
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