Bed bugs are annoying little creatures that feed on your blood. Their bites can leave you itching for days without you realizing that you have it. All it takes is coming into contact with a single it and within weeks you could end up with a full blown infestation. they spread by clinging onto your clothes or climbing into your bags. They hitchhike from person to person, which results in the spread of many them infestations.

Fortunately there are many things you can do to prevent the spread of them.

-- Have regular K9 inspections €" Canine inspections boast a 90% accuracy rate. they sniffing dogs can find out where they are hiding; often in areas that a human won't be able to see. Most management companies or homeowners have their own extermination company. Ask them to include regularly scheduled canine inspections to detect any potential problems as quickly as possible
-- Treat any and all potential problems as soon as possible - The number one mistake people make when it comes to be is taking a €wait and see€ approach. they are not the type of pests that eventually go away. If left unattended they will begin to multiply at astounding rates; making your infestation much worse.
-- Use products proven to work on bed bugs €" Most over the counter sprays or chemicals are not effective against bed bugs. In many cases they just irritate them, causing them to spread out around your house. Use products such as Steri-fab and Mattress Covers to protect your home from them. Visit http://www.pestawayinc.com for more information.
-- Travel with caution €" When traveling, be sure to carefully inspect your hotel for any signs of them. Common signs include it feces, blood stains, and molt casings. Check out the Bed Bug Survival Guide by Jeff Eisenberg or visit http://www.bedbugsurvivalguide.com for more information.
-- Be a good host €" If you suspect that you may have them, don't ignore it and throw a huge party. Doing so can potentially spread a they problem to all of your friends and neighbors. If you have any suspicions, get a canine inspection asap and reschedule your party for another time.

Despite all the horror stories you may hear about them, they are not invincible. More importantly, they're preventable. Take the precautionary steps that you need to make sure that you and the people you know don't get bed bugs. The most effective way to do this is to get educated. Knowledge is power.