Spiders are a common creepy crawly that can be spotted in homes at this time of year as it's the peak mating season for the arachnids.
16.08.2023 - 22:11 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The last thing you want to do when you climb into bed at night is find you've got an infestation of bedbugs. They're tiny, red-brown, flat insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals, and they're so small that they can easily hide in walls, mattresses, and other furniture you might have in the bedroom.
Unlike mosquitos or ticks, they don't carry any diseases, but they can give you some pretty unpleasant bites. And according to experts, this is one of the first noticeable signs that you could have an infestation on your hands.
According to Adam Juson, co-founder of commercial pest control company, Merlin Environmental, the “most common sign of bed bugs” are bites on the skin and blood speckles on their bedding from the bites. The expert added: “Bed bug poop can also appear on bedding and furniture and looks like small brown spots.”
The Express reports that bed bugs can live for about a year without food, meaning starving them to death isn't really an option. They tend to disappear during the day, only feeding at night when people are asleep. They know when to come out due to the amount of carbon dioxide in the air from people's breath.
And when it comes to getting rid of them, the "most effective way" is to use heat. Adam explained: “Temperatures more than 50 degrees Celsius for about 90 minutes will get rid of any bed bug problem.
“If you think you have bed bugs, you can wash your bedding and clothing on a hot wash and then tumble dry on a very hot setting. However, since the bed bug may not be in your bedding, but could be hiding anywhere in the room, it’s best to heat the whole room up and make it too toasty for comfort.”
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Spiders are a common creepy crawly that can be spotted in homes at this time of year as it's the peak mating season for the arachnids.
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