You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite.”  It holds true because bed bugs really exist and can seriously disrupt your sleep.  These tiny, wingless bed bugs are the size of a poppy seed and feed on human blood.  Bed bugs next in your down bedding and cause skin irritations over time.

Bed bugs are white when molting then turn colors such as tan, brown and burnt orange.  When they bite you at night, they also emit a small amount of saliva.  This saliva makes your skin red, irritated and ridden with rashes with repeated biting.  Although bed bugs feed on blood, there are no reported incidents of them spreading disease.

Used mattresses and bed frames must be carefully examined for evidence of bed bugs.  Place a fresh mattress on a clean bed frame with new down bedding and down pillows.  Keep your bedding off the floor and wash your sheets and comforters regularly.  Be careful when you return home from traveling or visiting because bed bugs might reside in your luggage then nest in your bedroom.  With a few precautions, you can sleep tight under your down comforter and the bed bugs won’t bite.


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