Question 1

how are appearance between ticks and bedbugs different?

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Bed bugs vs ticks: Bed bugs are nocturnal ; in small crevices. Don't expect to “see” the eggs which are translucent ; 1/16th inch long.  Adults are 1/4th inch long ; flat.  Because tick appearance can be quite variable I have listed an article that has excellent pictures of them. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/ticks/article_em.htm.

Question 2

may bedbugs hurt you?

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Bed bugs: Bed bugs can cause skin rashes and secondary bacterial infections. They are a parasite that is very difficult to eradicate once present in the home. They are not known to cause the transmission of diseases  despite the fact that they bite and draw blood.

Question 3

fleas vs. bedbugs how to know?

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Linear vs cluster...: The classic flea bites are linear lesions known as "breakfast, lunch, & dinner" bites. This bite-jump-bite-jump-bite is characteristic of the flea. Whereas bed bug lesions tend to be more random or clustered in nature. Also think of fleas when furry pets are inside the home--or you moved into an apartment that previously had pets. Bedbugs tend to follow recent travel involving a stay in a hotel.

Question 4

how do you disenfect for bedbugs?

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Professional: Any human bed bug infestation should be managed by an experienced pest control professional.  Improper treatment can result in the development of resistance to pesticides, making it more difficult to eradicate the insects.

Question 5

what's the safest way to treat bedbugs?

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Exterminator: You must first address the bedbug infestation or you will be reexposed. Check mattress enclose in plastic. Check behind beg, drawers etc. Bedbug vites respond to standard cortisone. Reams. A bed gu trap can be made by inserting a wide mouthed thermos filled with dry ice in a short metal pan covered with material on the outside. The co2 attracts bedbugs.

Question 6

are bedbugs spread from person to person?

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Typically not: Because bed bugs are visible, they are usually spread from one form of furniture or household item to another. People not locating their hiding place is the main issue. They could be in something someone is carrying, though.

Question 7

what chemical soluton can kill bedbugs?

Accepted Answer

None at present: They have become resistant to all insecticides.I have no doubt that a feverish search is being made for a chemical that will work.

Question 8

bedbug bite picture vs fleabite picture?

Accepted Answer

Bed Bug & Flea Bites: The basic difference is that flea bites cause small bumps surrounded by a halo. On the contrary, bed bug bites are red, hard and slightly raised like mosquito bites.
Flea bites on humans are found in random and irregular manner, whereas bed bug bites are found in a straight row or in a linear manner.
Flea bites are mostly found on legs and ankles. Bed bug bites can appear all over the body.

Question 9

is there an epidemic of bedbugs in the us?

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Yes: An epidemic is greater number of cases of a disease than expected.

Question 10

how many people get bedbug bites in hotels?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Hygiene, cleaning of the linens and mattresses, age of the hotel, population and clientele who use the hotel all factor into how bed bugs may affect patrons. If there are bed bugs, it doesn't mean you will be bitten -- but they do live in materials -- so could travel with you when you go.

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