Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Sleep Soundly With Bed Bug Detection Tools

By Earlene McGee


No matter how much you clean your room or wash the blankets, mattresses, pillowcases, and other bedding, some insects may still be present where your eyes cannot see them. If you are a very meticulous mother, you may get frustrated seeing your child full of red marks from itching the entire night. This is usually caused by blood sucking insects.

These little pests hide in crevices and small cracks. You can suspect of their presence if you see some brown or black stains on the mattress of the bed. They also excrete a distinct musty smell. To make your life simpler, there are tools used to detect them. Bed bug detection Boston can offer such tools like carbon dioxide monitors, interception tools, and even the nose of a dog.

Your vision is a tool for monitoring these insects. The disadvantage with this, however, is that these little ones have the propensity to conceal themselves beneath the bed frames and down under where it is difficult to see. A magnifying lens and flash light will help you locate them.

If you are aware where they are hiding, you can also use magnifying glass and a flashlight to aid you in finding the eggs and smaller ones. Your bare eyes are not enough weapons to totally remove these things from your sofas and beds. You can also turn to the internet for more tips.

Hence, it can be concluded that this is not a very effective method. On the positive note, there are some other means to stop these blood suckers. Encasement of the mattress has been an effective tool used to enclose box springs and mattresses for protection. With the presence of the insects, they can be exposed from the inside out making them easier to eliminate.

If this does not satisfy you either, try to call experts in canine scent procedure. Dogs are effective in sniffing out the pests and they can detect infestations at ninety five percent of precision. This is according to laboratory results. However, the real setting is of low precision, so this is still unreliable.

A simpler device may help. It is called an interception device which is a trap placed under the leg of the bed. Its purpose is to intercept and catch the pests as they climb over the surface. As they fall into the pit, they will not be able to climb up and escape because interceptors are really slippery and smooth.

Commercial devices which are more advanced can be bought in stores. They use carbon dioxide, chemicals, and heat in attracting the blood suckers into their demise. You can also combine two or more methods for better results.

Lastly, the simplest and most affordable tool can be made in your home. Just gather some dry ice, the feeding bowl of your pet cat, an insulated container, and a masking tape. But be careful with the dry ice because it may cause suffocation if you are using more than enough. It may also cause skin burns if you come in contact with it accidentally. To be safe, the best method would be calling a skilled insect exterminator to do the job while you watch.




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