Peak bed bug season | otc-kri7 GmbH, December 26, 2023

2023-12-26 12:17:11

Once introduced, the bloodsuckers spread quickly

Bed bugs are spreading rapidly. It is not uncommon for bed bugs to be brought into your own four walls with your luggage.”.

Kamila Anna Horvath-Karwas

Vienna (OTS) – Red spots, small bites – pest control and crime scene cleaner Kamila Anna Horvath-Karwas’ phone hasn’t stopped for days. The reason: she has to go out to fight bed bugs several times a day. The experienced pest controller, who works throughout Austria, is alarmed. “Bed bugs are spreading rapidly. It is not uncommon for bed bugs to be brought into your own four walls with your luggage.”. Bed bugs are spreading rapidly – a single female can create an entire population. Bed bugs are often not detected in time because a rash does not always appear immediately. However, traces of feces in the bed can be an indication of a bed bug infestation. In any case, rapid and effective control of bed bugs is necessary to prevent them from spreading.

No mercy – tips from the expert

The experienced pest controller generally advises against carrying luggage into the bedroom after returning home. It should not be overlooked that bed bugs are nocturnal and therefore cannot be discovered during the day. Many people underestimate bed bugs and neglect the fact that they can also be introduced into their own four walls via seats in public transport. Horvath-Karwas recommends contacting a pest controller if you suspect a bed bug infestation in order to quickly prevent further spread. If bed bugs have been active for a long time, a sweet smell will spread throughout the room. Basically, the pest controller recommends changing the bed linen regularly. Essential oils or scented candles can curb the spread in the short term. In addition, you should make sure that the bed is not in direct contact with the wall, as bed bugs cannot fly. Textiles should be washed in the washing machine at at least 60 degrees for 30 minutes.