You’ve seen the headlines. New York City’s infested. They’re coming this way! Actually, they’re already in California. Here’s a bit about bed bugs that you should know.
The Awful Truth (Where Bedding Is Concerned)
Ancient Romans may have thought bed bugs useful in treating snakebites and ear infections. But, thankfully, science has come a long way and we have other remedies we can turn to!
Ugh. Bed bugs are parasites that feed on human blood. When they set up house in your bed, they’ll tend to gather along seams and the edges of a mattress. You can also find them in the box spring, the bed frame, the headboard (as well as in sofas, chairs and carpeting).
You have to look hard to see them because they prefer the dark and they’re only about 4 - 5 mm long when fully grown.
They live in homes and hotels, including high cost, luxury accommodations. Their bites cause rashes and even allergic reactions in some. (The good news: they don’t carry disease.)
Bed Bugs Begone!
You can beat back a bed bug! If you have them, call the exterminator. And don’t kill that spider—it’s a natural predator. To protect your bed from these unwelcome guests, try one of our mattress protectors or covers. They’re made with ACb Pristine, the most comfortable avoidance fabric made.
If you really want anxiety-free nights of peaceful slumber on a new mattress that’s guaranteed pest-free at purchase, consider our Royal Pedic. It combines layers of pre-compressed, first-cut natural cotton padding with an exclusive Royal-Flex innerspring unit.
Before traveling or recommending a local hotel to guests, you can check for bed bugs here.
Mark Scheuer is the creative force behind The Linen Doctor, the blog at Scheuer Linens. He loves helping customers discover and enjoy the most wonderful bed, bath, and table linens in the world. Join the conversation with Scheuer Linens on Twitter and Facebook. Or contact Mark at mark@scheuerlinens.com.
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