The video provides a comprehensive guide on bed bugs, their signs and symptoms, and how to get rid of them. Bed bugs are small insects that often live on furniture or bedding. Their bites can be itchy but usually don't cause other health problems. They can be dark yellow, red, or brown and are around five millimeters long when fully grown. They can hide in many places including on bed frames, mattresses, clothing, furniture, behind pictures, and even under loose wallpaper.
Bed bugs can cause little bites, often on exposed skin while sleeping, which can lead to spots of blood on bedding. They can also leave small brown spots on bedding or furniture, which is their excrement. Bed bug bites can be raised or itchy and are often in a line or grouped together. On white skin, bed bug bites usually look red whereas on black or brown skin they may look purple and can be harder to see.
Some people may have a reaction to the bites, which can be very itchy and may cause swellings. In rare cases, some people can develop a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis, which is a medical emergency and requires urgent medical treatment.
If bed bug bites are itchy, the video suggests applying a cool, damp cloth to the affected area to help with the itching and any swelling. Keeping the affected area clean and not scratching the bites is recommended to avoid secondary infections. If the bites are still bothersome, a local pharmacist can advise on treatments such as mild steroid cream or antihistamines. If these treatments don't work, it's recommended to see a doctor.
If you think you have bed bugs, the video suggests contacting your local Council or Pest Control service. Bed bugs can be difficult to get rid of on your own because they can be hard to find and may be resistant to some insecticides. The video suggests some home remedies such as washing affected bedding and clothing on a hot wash, tumble drying on a hot setting for at least 30 minutes, or freezing for three to four days. Regular cleaning and vacuuming are also recommended.
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1. Bed bugs are small insects that often live on furniture or bedding.
2. Their bites can be itchy but they don't usually cause other health problems.
3. Bed bugs can be dark yellow, red, or brown, and adults are around five millimeters long.
4. They can hide in many places including on bed frames, mattresses, clothing, furniture, behind pictures, and even under loose wallpaper.
5. Bed bugs often leave little brown spots on bedding or furniture, which is their excrement.
6. Bed bug bites can be raised or itchy and are often in a line or grouped together.
7. On white skin, bed bug bites usually look red whereas on black or brown skin they may look purple and be harder to see.
8. Some people can have a reaction to the bites, which can be very itchy and may cause swellings.
9. In rare cases, some people can develop a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis, which is a medical emergency requiring urgent treatment.
10. Bed bug bites usually clear up on their own within a week or so.
11. Home remedies to help include putting on a cool, damp cloth on the affected area to help with the itching and any swelling.
12. If the bites are still bothersome, a local pharmacist can advise on things such as a mild steroid cream like hydrocortisone cream.
13. They may also advise on antihistamines which may help if the bites are very itchy.
14. If the bites are still very painful, swollen, or itchy after trying these treatments, a doctor should be consulted.
15. If the pain or swelling around the bites is spreading, it might indicate an infection and antibiotics may be needed.
16. If you think you have bed bugs, you should contact your local Council or Pest Control service.
17. Bed bugs can be hard to find and might be resistant to some insecticides.
18. Some things you can try yourself include washing affected bedding and clothing on a hot wash (60 degrees C or more) and tumble drying on a hot setting for at least 30 minutes.
19. You can also put affected clothing or bedding in a plastic bag and put it in a freezer for three to four days.
20. Regular cleaning and vacuuming can help spot bed bugs earlier and make sure that you can get on top of them.
21. There are three things to avoid: not keeping clutter around your bed, not bringing second-hand furniture indoors without carefully checking it first, and not taking luggage or clothing indoors without checking it carefully.