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- Bed bugs have long been abhorred by society because of the problems they cause, but not all of the stories told about them are true. If you think you know these bugs as well as anybody could, or are simply curious and want to learn more, the below myths should be looked over.
- 1 If They Are Not Out In the Open, You Do Not Have Them
- 2 No Bites Means No Bugs
- 3 To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs, Throw Out the Bed
- 4 Bed Bugs Are Not Real
- 5 Pesticides from the Store Will Get Rid Of Them
- 6 Exterminators of Any Experience Can Get Rid Of Them
- 7 You Cannot See Bed Bugs
- 8 Bed Bugs Come From Dirty Living Conditions
- 9 Bed Bugs Will Make You Sick
- 10 If Bed Bugs Are Ignored They Will Go Away
- About the author: My name is Eric Olsen and I blog about several different health issues.
Bed bugs have long been abhorred by society because of the problems they cause, but not all of the stories told about them are true. If you think you know these bugs as well as anybody could, or are simply curious and want to learn more, the below myths should be looked over.
1 If They Are Not Out In the Open, You Do Not Have Them
Bed bugs do not necessarily crawl around in the open every hour of the day, so not spotting them anywhere in the home does not mean a family is safe. These bugs can hide just about anywhere, from electrical outlets to picture frames, and they only come out during the night. Because most people are asleep during this time, they can easily go about assuming that there are no issues. Just because something is out of sight that does not mean that it is not there.
2 No Bites Means No Bugs
It is also a common belief that marks on the skin is the only real sign that there is a bed bug problem . A person may not get bitten, but that does not mean that there is nothing in their bed.
3 To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs, Throw Out the Bed
As stated in the first myth, bed bugs can hide wherever they can fit; thus, throwing out the bed will do little to alleviate the situation and may even spread the infestation to others.
4 Bed Bugs Are Not Real
Some people assume it is all made up, simply because they have never seen one in person. On the contrary, they are real and all around the world.
5 Pesticides from the Store Will Get Rid Of Them
Purchasing a spray from the local grocery store is not enough to get rid of them; in fact, many bed bugs have become resistant to such products.
6 Exterminators of Any Experience Can Get Rid Of Them
Going with the cheapest exterminator is not the best way to go about getting rid of the bugs. No matter how tight a household budget is, going with the best company is important.
7 You Cannot See Bed Bugs
Experts have equated bed bugs to being around the size of an apple seed. Nobody should need a magnifying glass or microscope in order to see them.
8 Bed Bugs Come From Dirty Living Conditions
It does not matter how clean or dirty a living space may be. In the end it all comes down to the people and what they have been exposed to, not the atmosphere itself.
9 Bed Bugs Will Make You Sick
Contrary to popular belief, one cannot become ill simply from exposure to a bed bug. There has been no recorded incident of such a scenario, and odds are low that there ever will be.
10 If Bed Bugs Are Ignored They Will Go Away
Bed bugs will not go away unless measures are taken. To imply ignore them and allow them free reign would be a mistake of high proportions.