Question by tashie_nichole:
What are “bed bugs”? How do you know if you have them?? How do you get rid of them?
I just got mu mattress from my moms house it was there for about three months not being used in a dry hot and most likely dusty room so yeah its possible to have them I just want to know how to get rid of them cuz its a really good mattress and I dont want to get rid of it.
Best answer:
Answer by Lucky Charming
If you feel like you are itchy and being bitten, you’ve probably got them. You have to get the room sprayed, wash all sheets and clothes in hot water, either replace mattress or beat it well outside and air it out to get rid of bugs. They can come back, so it’s really a pain in the butt.
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Bed bugs thrive on lack of air in warm places. You’ll have little bites if you have them, not very common these days but some ppl still get them.
The best way to get rid of them or prevent them is to leave a window slightly open or to not put you quilt back over your bed straight away. (perfect excuse for not making your bed, ha)
i dont think you can.
http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2009/04/06/dont_let_the_bed_bugs_bite/
Check it out
or
http://www.bed-bugs.co.uk/
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-bedbugs.htm
Here’s a link that tells you everything on them.
I used to have them…..still do, they’re a real hassle to get rid of. If you have little bumps on your skin after you wake up, you probably have them. Getting rid of your mattress won’t fix the problem. I recommend you call your local exterminator to rid of the bugs…..but even so they still seem to hide in a variety of places so getting them is very difficult and expansive.