They hide during the day and look for people to bite at night. Bed bugs bites are itchy red welts that look similar to mosquito bites. People carry bed bugs into their homes in infested luggage, clothing, used furniture and bedding.
The Central Ohio Bed Bugs Task Force suggests that you should look for the following signs:
- Red, itchy bites - especially if they appear when sleeping
- Small brown bugs on, or near, the bed
- Black spots on the sheets ad mattress
If you have bed bugs: - DO contact your landlord or a licensed exterminator.
- DON'T use a bug bomb - it will scatter the bugs.
- DON'T use boric acid - It doesn't harm bed bugs.
- DON'T use pesticides made for garden use - they are toxic.
- DON'T throw out your mattress or other furniture.
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