Bedbugs are becoming a significant worldwide problem.

They can easily distribute and difficult be managed, resulting in a rapid increase of their outbreaks.

The key solution is to raise awareness of which signs to look for and to ensure bedbugs are dealt with quickly once detected.

Bedbugs feed on the blood of humans and other mammals.

Although bedbugs can transmit any disease, the most common concern in our country is the itch and skin inflammation caused by their bites.

Bed bug bites are not painful. Irritation is caused by itching which is the result of the body's reaction.

Treating the bites soothes the irritation, but it can still be very distressing when there are multiple bites as is often the case with bedbugs.

Multiple bites and contact with bedbugs can also lead to an itchy rash or eczema.

Adult bedbugs are 5mm long. Before feeding they are a flattened oval shape and light brown but become rounder and darker after feeding.

They come out at night and are attracted to our body temperature and carbon dioxide in our breath.

They are usually found in bedrooms but hide in cracks and crevices during the day.

The most common bedbugs’ shelters are in the seams of mattresses, in crevices in the bed frame, behind furniture surrounding the bed (especially the headboard) or where the wall meets the floor.

A more established infestation is related to dark or black staining of the mattress from bed bug excreta.

An established infestation will also be associated with an unpleasant scent secreted by bed bugs.

It is difficult to recognize bed bugs from their bites because each organism responds differently to them.

It is more important to examine the overall bitemarks when they occur as well as other factors in order to determine whether bites are caused by bedbugs.

Bedbugs usually enter a property by being carried on clothing or inside furniture.

The most common source of bedbugs is to stay at a hotel. Bedbugs or their eggs get into clothing or suitcases and are then transported home.

If there are bedbugs’ signs when staying at a hotel, particularly being bitten when sleeping or seeing blood spots on sheets, take care in transferring your personal belongings home.

In case of bedbug’s infestation, do not risk spreading it by transferring your clothes, suitcases or furniture to hotels or your friends 'and families' homes.