What Do We Know About Bed Bugs?
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If you are looking for bed bug information, you have come to the right place. They are very tiny but they have been part of history for thousands of years. To help people learn more about bed bugs, Green Heat has put together a collection of useful resources. Included are facts about bed bugs, information on how to prevent them, and pictures of bed bugs. Green Heat Bed Bugs Exterminators also have information on why the dry-heat method is the most effective and safest to get rid of bed bugs. Pictures of bed bug bites to help clients compare their bite marks. So, whether someone is dealing with a bed bug infestation or just wants to learn more about these pests, Green Heat has you covered.
Facts About Bed Bugs
How do you get bed bugs?
Where do bed bugs come from and how do they infest homes?
Bed Bug Signs
Find out if your home is showing signs of an infestation.
How do you prevent bed bugs?
General tips and Bed Bug Information on how to prevent them
Why does heat kill bed bugs?
Information on why heat is the most effective and safest method to get rid of bed bugs.
What do bed bugs look like?
Click to see bed bug pictures to educate and learn
Bed Bug Bites
Compare bite marks with these pictures and better understand what they show.
History of Bed Bugs
Bed bugs have been a part of human history for thousands of years, therefore there is a lot of information about these pests. They were first mentioned in ancient Greek writings as early as 400 BC but were also written about in ancient Egyptian texts. Bed bugs, commonly found in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, migrated to America through early colonization. The eradication of bed bugs occurred in the 20th century, due to the widespread use of pesticides. However, in recent years, bed bugs have made a resurgence in many parts of the world. The harmful effects of previous pesticides banned them from use, thus bringing back bed bug infestations. The following link provides some historical info on these pesticides and how bed bugs have reemerged with a vengeance. Bed Bug History
It is very important to educate the general population and provide as much bed bug information as possible. This is due in part to increased travel, as well as the development of pesticide-resistant strains of bed bugs. Today, bed bugs are a common problem in many urban areas and are active in many homes, hotels, and other places where people sleep. Although not known to transmit diseases, the bites can cause itching and allergic reactions.