{"id":7469,"date":"2022-02-02T15:00:04","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T20:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realtyhop.com\/blog\/?p=7469"},"modified":"2022-03-01T21:24:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T02:24:21","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-bed-bug-fumigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realtyhop.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bed-bug-fumigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Bed Bug Fumigation"},"content":{"rendered":"
We\u2019ve all heard people tell us, \u201cDon\u2019t let the bed bugs bite.\u201d Well, despite our best intentions, unfortunately, they sometimes do.<\/span><\/p>\n In fact, studies actually show that, though we might not always even notice them, about 1 in 5 households are exposed to bed bug infestations every year. On average, it takes about seven weeks for a bed bug infestation to be discovered.<\/span><\/p>\n For the past few years, bed bug infestations have been reported in all 50 states. Bed bugs will frequently lay up to 50 eggs at once, which can cause a small infestation to quickly become quite problematic. Bed bugs typically prefer temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees, though they can also spread during much more extreme conditions\u2014bed bugs are most commonly reported during the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have recently found bed bugs in your home, you might be wondering what to do. Below, we will answer some of the most commonly asked questions about bed bug infestations<\/a>, including what they are and how you can get rid of them.<\/span><\/p>\n Bed bugs\u2014scientifically known as cimex lectularius\u2014are small insects (about half a centimeter) that feed on the blood of human beings and some other animals in order to survive. These bugs are most active at night and also tend to nest inside of mattresses and other types of furniture, which is exactly why they are referred to as bed bugs. When a person has been bitten bed bugs, they will likely experience mild itching, blistering, and other possible symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n Contrary to many comparable insects, bed bugs do not have wings\u2014the only way they can physically travel from place to place is by crawling. They also might be accidentally transported by humans. Usually, the most common ways bed bugs end up in your home is by attaching themselves to clothing and other linens, crawling into your luggage, sometimes through public storage spaces<\/a>, and attaching themselves to furniture that has been moved from one place to another.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat are bed bugs?<\/h2>\n
How do bed bugs spread?<\/h2>\n
How can I get rid of bed bugs?<\/h2>\n