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Bed Bugs Faqs Bed Bugs FAQs Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed solely on the blood of people and animals while they sleep. Bed bugs are reddish-brown in color, wingless, range from 1 mm to 7 mm (roughly the size of Lincoln’s head on a penny), and can live several months without a blood meal. Do bed bugs spread disease? Bed bugs can bite and rarely awaken a sleeping person. They can leave itchy welts on the skin. Welts from bed bug bites do not have a red spot in the center – those are characteristics of a flea bite. Bed bugs should not be considered as a medical or public health hazard. Bed bugs are not known to spread disease. Where are Bed bugs found? Bed bug infestations usually occur around or near the areas where people sleep. These areas include apartments, shelters, rooming houses, hotels, cruise ships, buses, trains, and dorm rooms. They hide during the day in places such as seams of mattresses, box springs, bed frames, headboards, dresser tables, inside cracks or crevices, behind wallpaper, or any other clutter or objects around a bed. Bed bugs have been shown to be able to travel over 100 feet in a night but tend to live within 8 feet of where people sleep. What are the signs and symptoms of a bed bug infestation? One of the easiest ways to identify a bed bug infestation is by the tell-tale bite marks on the face, neck, arms, hands, or any other body parts while sleeping. However, these bite marks may take as long as 14 days to develop in some people so it is important to look for other clues when determining if bed bugs have infested an area. These signs include: the bed bugs’ exoskeletons after molting, bed bugs in the fold of mattresses and sheets, rusty–colored blood spots due to their blood-filled fecal material that they excrete on the mattress or nearby furniture, and a sweet musty odor. How did I get bed bugs? Bed bugs are experts at hiding. Their slim flat bodies allow them to fit into the smallest of spaces and stay there for long periods of time, even without a blood meal. Bed bugs are usually transported from place to place as people travel. The bed bugs travel in the seams and folds of luggage, overnight bags, folded clothes, bedding, furniture, and anywhere else where they can hide. Most people do not realize they are transporting stow-away bed bugs as they travel from location to location, infecting areas. How are bed bugs treated and prevented? Bed bug bites usually do not pose a serious medical threat. The best way to treat a bite is to avoid scratching the area, apply antiseptic creams or lotions, and take an antihistamine. Wash clothing and bedding immediately after returning from a trip. Inspect all used beds, sofas or upholstered chairs and bedding for sign of bed bugs before bringing them into your home. Never bring discarded bed frames, mattresses, box springs or upholstered furniture into your home. Bed bug infestations are commonly treated by insecticide spraying. If you suspect that you have an infestation, contact your landlord or professional pest control company that is experienced with treating bed bugs. The best way to prevent bed bugs is regular inspection for the signs of an infestation. If I have a bed bug infestation what can you do yourself? When it is colder than 25 degrees F, place mattresses and furniture outside for several hours to kill the bugs. Temperatures below 25degrees F will freeze and kill bed bugs Wash all bedding, draperies, and clothing in hot water on a regular basis Vacuum and steam-clean carpet. Immediately place the vacuum cleaner bag in a plastic bag, seal it tightly and throw the bag away in an outdoor container. Throw away and replace an infested box spring if necessary. Remove all clutter from bedrooms and any other furniture that people may sleep or nap upon. Place the clutter into a plastic garbage bag, seal it tightly and throw it away. If you need to save it, make sure it stays sealed up for a year. If you find bed bugs on the mattress, buy a waterproof zippered mattress cover. These covers often say “allergen rated,” or ‘for dust mites.” Scrub the mattress seams with a stiff brush to dislodge bed bugs and any eggs. Then enclose the mattress in the cover for at least one year. This will trap any remaining bed bugs inside the cover, killing them. Use insecticides to get rid of bed bugs that are hiding in walls and other large objects. Repair any cracks in plaster and all loosened wallpaper. (Choose insecticides with “pyrethrins” as an active ingredient on the label. Use care when applying insecticides, especially around children, the elderly, immunocompromised people, and anyone else who may be sensitive to insecticides. Always follow label directions). Bed bugs can be difficult to get rid of because they hide so well. If two weeks have passed since you first tried to rid your home of bed bugs repeat the steps above. For Heavy infestations contact a pest control service. For more information, contact: Cherokee Nation Infection Prevention W. W. Hastings Hospital 100 S. Bliss Ave Tahlequah OK 74464 (918) 458-3100 Reference: CDC .
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