A bed bug infestation can be particularly difficult to deal with, especially when they are causing physical discomfort and pain. If left untreated, bed bugs can cause serious issues to victims in just a few days. Victims may experience sores, bumps, itching and swelling from bed bugs. While many people can handle bed bug infestations, and the injuries may be temporary, someone who is diabetic may not have an easy time. Even a small wound to a diabetic can create devastating effects. Here’s what you should know if a diabetic suffers a bed bug bite: What is a diabetic wound? Diabetes is a chroni ..read more

Bed bug bites are often deemed to be trivial, but this isn’t always the case. Not only can bed bugs ruin your stay at a location, but their bites can be itchy, painful and may even lead to further complications. Bet bug bites can be serious if there is an allergic reaction or infection.  Understanding where bed bugs like to live could help you to address an issue before it becomes too serious. Outlined below are a few things to keep in mind.  Looking in the seams of furniture  Bed bugs tend to hide out in the seams of soft furniture for warmth. This includes in the seams of couc ..read more

Florida, with its sandy beaches and sunny skies, beckons vacationers from all over the world. From family-friendly attractions to vibrant nightlife, there’s something for everyone. Like any travel destination, there’s a need to be cautious when you travel here. One such concern is bed bugs.  Navigating this concern doesn’t mean altering your plans. Instead, you can stay informed and take a few precautions.  Research can go a long way Before finalizing your accommodation, skim through the recent reviews to see what others say. Occasional mentions of bed bugs shouldn’t be a cause for a ..read more

Bed bugs are tiny, irritating insects that can quickly colonize an area and make living inhabitants miserable. Frequently, those who visit Florida for vacation or business purposes stay at a hotel or similar facility where bed bugs could be present. Unfortunately, travelers can easily bring bed bugs home with them on their clothing or in their luggage. At that point, bed bugs may infest their homes. Remediating a bed bug infestation can prove expensive, particularly if someone has a large house and a lot of assets to clean and treat. In some scenarios, bed bug infestations will cost far more t ..read more

Even though Florida doesn’t have the frozen winters that many states have, people often assume that bed bugs, like many types of insects, die off during the winter months. Some even believe that they hibernate in the winter, like bears. That means they too often dismiss the bites and other signs of bed bugs as something else. That can be a dangerous mistake. They stay put in warm, indoor spaces In fact, bed bugs – much like people – enjoy the warmth of indoor spaces when the weather gets chilly. Even though they’re pretty resilient creatures, they prefer a consistent temperature. That means th ..read more

If you’ve been bitten by bed bugs, you likely just want the itching to stop. You may be taking medication for it. You may be using lotion or topical treatments. But you’re hoping that your body can heal quickly so that you are not constantly itching the red blisters and bite marks on your skin. Unfortunately, the truth is that bed bug bites can itch for days or even for weeks. It’s common for itching to last at least a week, and perhaps a bit more, depending on the severity of the bites, the number of them, the reaction that you had and what types of medical treatment have been provided. You c ..read more

Bed bugs and their bites are viewed differently by different people. Some think they are a minor but annoying nuisance, while others see them as unsanitary and become anxious at the mere thought of them. Regardless of your general perspective on bed bugs, you probably agree they are disgusting and can lead to infestations. Below, you will learn more about these creatures and their bites. Skilled hiders Most people believe that bed bugs only appear in and on mattresses. However, they infest and live virtually anywhere. For example, they often retreat to walls, cracks and crevices or even stuffe ..read more

Bed bugs can colonize a hotel room or short-term rental, like an Airbnb or Vrbo, in a matter of a few days. They may take substantially longer than that for a business or property owner to eliminate. Guests who frequently travel or who have had the misfortune of encountering bed bugs at paid accommodations previously already know that it is a smart move to inspect under the mattress and in other hidden spaces in a hotel room before settling in for a stay. Otherwise, people may wake up with irritating bites all over their bodies or accidentally bring pests home with them. Bed bugs are more than ..read more

Whether you’re on the vacation of a lifetime that you’ve saved up months or maybe years for or you’re on an annual trip with family or friends, you shouldn’t have a cruise marred by a bed bug infestation. Unfortunately, despite all the precautions that cruise lines claim to take, it happens. Just as nasty viruses can spread like wildfire amid crowded cruise ships, so can bed bugs. While ship-wide infestations are rare, they’re becoming less so. Health experts say it’s a combination of more people traveling and the bugs becoming increasingly immune to insecticides. One cruise line spokesperson ..read more

To put it bluntly, bed bugs are creepy and their bites are very uncomfortable. In addition to the physical discomfort that people experience when they become the meals of these little creatures, it can be psychologically traumatizing to navigate an infestation if it’s particularly severe.  Most adults are able to withstand the challenges of an infestation until they can rid their homes of these invaders. Yet, certain vulnerable populations may have a harder time dealing with being bitten repeatedly. In particular, babies, children, older adults, individuals navigating complex medical chal ..read more