Bedbugs are not considered a public health pest officially, but they can be an unpleasant and persistent nuisance due to their feeding habits.
Bedbugs draw blood from their hosts by piercing the skin.
It is the bedbug’s saliva which causes the redness, swelling and itching. Some people could have an allergic reaction which is a concern for those at risk of anaphylaxis.
Unlike mosquitoes and ticks there are no confirmed cases of bedbugs spreading diseases from one human to another, adult bedbugs are roughly apple pip size and may vary slightly in colour. Bedbugs are nocturnal creatures and will feed when humans are asleep at night.
Controlling Bed Bugs can be difficult and professional advice is recommended, it is also important not to throw away infected furniture as this can spread the problem throughout the property.
It is the bedbug’s saliva which causes the redness, swelling and itching. Some people could have an allergic reaction which is a concern for those at risk of anaphylaxis.
