No one wants to hear that they may have bed bugs. These annoying critters have proven to be a nuisance in homes and businesses around the world. They're tiny bugs that only come out at night when you're sleeping. They tend to suck on human blood and leave bites that resemble red bumps. Read on to find out more about how you can get rid of them.

Use Dog Sniffing

According to the EPA, bed bug eggs are as tiny as 1 mm, making them very hard to see. Luckily, that's where dogs can come in. Canines have a keen sense of smell that's a thousand times more powerful than human noses. These animals can be trained by an exterminator to sniff out the bugs. They can also figure out the difference between living and dead ones, and they can even find their eggs. The use of dogs to sniff them out has been very successful. So, don't be surprised if your local exterminator brings a pup with them to help out.

Apply Extreme Heat

Bed bugs may love human blood, but they hate extreme heat. If you suspect or if your exterminator has confirmed the presence of bed bugs, you should wash all of your bed linens and clothing in the hottest water possible. Then, dry things at the highest temperature you can. Doing so should kill off any bed bugs and eggs on the surface.

Administer Insecticides

There are various types of insecticides to use on bed bugs and other pests. These insecticides come in the form of a spray or aerosol. In some cases, insecticides may be a powder that the exterminator puts down.

Buy Mattress Covers

Did you know there are bed bug-resistant mattress covers? You should buy one for both your box spring and mattress. When you protect a box spring or mattress in a bed bug-proof cover, it traps any of the remaining ones inside. They won't be able to breed more annoying bugs and bite as you sleep.

Bed bugs are an annoying problem that can get out of control if you don't handle the infestation in a timely manner. After all, who wants to keep getting bitten in their sleep by night-crawling bugs? As you can see, there are a few ways to get rid of them. If you have a problem with bed bugs, even if it's a suspicion, don't hesitate to contact Northeast Pest Control Inc today.