Question by Seattle Grace:
What are bed bugs and what can they do to you?
Heard about these mysterious little beasts. Do all beds have them? Are they dangerous?
Best answer:
Answer by April R
not all beds have them, as long as u keep ur sheets clean, you wont get them, and they arent dangerous.
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Bed bugs are a type of insect that sucks human blood to survive. Not all beds have them, but they are a significant pest that can spread easily from one house to another. Despite the name, they’re not found only in beds. In houses that are infested, they’ll hide in mattresses, crevices in the furniture, in the edges of carpet and floorboards, and any small dark places. They’ll hide all over the house, so you can’t try to avoid them by sleeping on the couch if you have an infestation.
They don’t spread any diseases that we know of yet, but many people are allergic to them and can get red welts that last for days or weeks. This can require medical attention in rare cases and prevents many people from sleeping. Once you get them in your home, it is very expensive and difficult to eradicate them. It is important to be vigilant to avoid bringing them home.
1. Never pick up a used mattress, couch, or other stuffed furniture off the curb. I would recommend never buying a used bed or couch at all. If you buy used wooden furniture like a table or bookcase, inspect all crevices and nail holes carefully. Bed bugs are suddenly becoming more common worldwide, so many beds and couches are infested. People who move frequently and buy and sell used furniture (like college students) are at high risk.
2. When you stay in hotel rooms or other people’s houses, check carefully to make sure there are no bed bugs in your room. Bed bugs are very common in hotels, and they will come home in your pajamas and luggage. Look at the pictures in the article below to learn what the signs look like. When you get home from a trip, wash all your clothes immediately. If your clothes can take a hot cycle in the dryer, high heat will kill bed bugs.