Bed Bug

Have you ever heard the phrase: Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite? It’s something many parents have whispered to their kids as they tucked them in for a good night’s rest. Most of those kids never had to actually worry about fighting off the notorious bed bug.

Bed bug -
Cimex lectularius Linnaeus

According to bud identification, the bed bug is an insect. It has distinct body parts, including six legs, which are the trademark of insects. One of the scary things about this insect is that it feeds on blood, human blood included. The bed bug usually hinds in cracks during the day and ventures out at night, while unsuspecting victims are sleeping. Bed bugs are also known by the names chinch and chinch bug.

If you to dabble in the process of figuring out insect, here are ways to identify the bed bug. Bed bugs are usually about a quarter inch long and vary in color from dark red to blackish. When you are bitten by a bed bug a red mark will develop. These bites cause considerable itching. If you should discover that your sleeping area is infested by bed bugs here are a few steps to take to get rid of them.

Your first step to remove the bugs from your bed is to remove the mattress and vacuum it thoroughly. Clean all the crack and crevices of the bed frame and surrounding area. As we said, this is where the bugs lounge doing the day. Finally, use an insecticide on the bed frame and surrounding areas.