Are bed bugs for real?
Yes, there really are things called bed bugs or cimex lectularius (Cimicidae). Adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed, with the hatchlings about the same size as a poppy seed. Bed bugs feed on the blood of warm blooded animals and have become a significant problem in the U.S. and around the world. Bed bugs tend to feed at night when you are sleeping and then return to their hideaways, which are usually near the bed. Mattresses and boxsprings are among the bed bug’s favorite places and protecting the mattress and boxspring should be a prime focus. The difficulty in treatment of bed bug infestations is that they also can hide behind bed boards, in walls, behind pictures and even in computers and clock radios. That is why it is important to work with a bed bug professional when confronted with this problem. Protecting the mattress and box spring is just one step in creating a successful strategy for eliminating bed bugs.
