There ‘s a bad case of bed bugs in Toronto and other major cities and it seems like this issue, to me, is being swept under the rug. Why aren’t people facing the music and talking about it and taking preventative and active mesures to stop this parasite that will eat us alive if we let them?
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Luggage should always be inspected thoroughly when travelling, most bed bug infections come from over seas. Using products like diatomaceous earth under couches and beds can kill any insects that are wondering around. But the best way to control beg bugs is to clean and constantly disturb their habitat. Bed bugs are what are called thigmotactic, so they like to remain in places that are tight squeeze, so in between mattresses and couch cushions is a great place to clean. Use the vacuum regularly, like at least twice a week, in all the tiny spaces in and around beds, carpets, couches, love seats, teddy bears, everywhere…
This will keep their numbers down to a minimum and eventually they will be gone, but you must continue to keep an eye out to prevent re-infection.
I hope this helps!
Vacuum your mattress weekly.