Everything you must know about Bed Bugs in Dubai 2021 | Golden Falcon

What are bed bugs?

The bed bug is a pest that feeds on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts. Its name comes from its most popular habitat: mattresses, sofas, and other different articles of furniture. Although not strictly nocturnal, bed bugs are primarily active in the dark, particularly before dawn with a peak feeding period about an hour before sunrise. 
The potential concealing places of bed bugs are carpet edges, pillow case linings, headboards and different little crevices during which they might hide.
Bed bugs come out at night, attracted by the warmth of our bodies and the carbon dioxide in our breath. Which is why they are often found in places where people tend to sleep or rest.They can also be found hiding in cracks and crevices during the day.

Key Facts

• Bedbugs are attracted to their host primarily through the carbon dioxide emissions, body heat and through the release of body chemicals.
• Bedbugs adapt well to human environments and typically live in temperate climates.
• Bed bug bites cause irritation, allergies or infection to the skin.
• Scratching of the bitten area may cause skin breakage.
• Bed bugs are not easy to eradicate. It is advisable to hire a professional in pest control.
• Bed bugs tend to bite in rows. You will likely see two or three bites all in a row.
• A female bed bug lays approximately 5 eggs in one day and about 500 during her lifetime.
• Feeding takes about five minutes, after which the bug returns to its hiding place.
• As humans, we are ideal hosts for bed bugs.

Infestation of Bed bugs

Bed bugs survive on our blood but do not create direct health issues for human beings. But they create immense itching to our skin due to their bite. These can cause trouble in sleeping to the infested people. Due to the sleep deprivation, people may suffer from different health-related issues and also this can affect the productivity of the people. The bite can form red bumps in our skin and can cause infection due to constant scratching.

What Do They Look Like?

Adult bed bugs are light brown to reddish-brown, flattened, oval-shaped and don’t have any hind wings, however, front wings are vestigial and reduced to pad-like structures. They have divided abdomens with microscopic hairs that give them a banded look. Adults grow to 4–5 millimeters long and 1.5–3 millimeters wide.
Bed bugs could also be mistaken for different insects, like booklice, tiny cockroaches, or carpet beetles, but once heat and active, their movements are additional ant-like, and like most different true bugs, they emit a characteristic disagreeable odor once crushed.

Detection

Bed bugs are elusive and frequently nocturnal, which might make them exhausting to identify. They typically lodge unmarked in dark crevices, and eggs will be nestled in fabric seams. Aside from bite symptoms, signs include fecal spots, blood smears on sheets, and molts.
Bed bugs can be found one by one, however usually congregate once established. They sometimes stay close to hosts, usually in or close to beds or couches. Harborage areas will vary greatly, however as well as luggage, vehicles, furniture, and bedside clutter.

How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs in UAE

The following steps should help you contaminate and eliminate your problem:

• Don’t panic
• Isolate
• Clean the clutter
• Treat the problem
• Use pesticides
• Track your success

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