Bedbugs infest their surroundings when someone unknowingly brings them.
They feed on the blood of mammals, usually humans.
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How Do Bed Bugs Spread?
They can live for a year, making infestations likely.
They also look for warmth and can detect the odor of human skin.
Do People With Poor Hygiene Get Bedbugs?
Hygiene is not a factor in getting bedbugs.
Bedbugs can be hard to get rid of.
Read the label carefully, and follow all instructions.Never apply pesticides to your body.
How to Prevent Bedbug Infestations
Vigilance is important in guarding against bedbugs.
Here are some tips:
Summary
Bedbug infestations are found worldwide.
Their bites create itchy, red, or discolored spots.
They are often transported in used furniture, mattresses, and suitcases and from dwelling to dwelling.
Bedbugs are resistant to some pesticides, but a proper combination of chemical and heat treatments can eradicate them.
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