Most people have no idea that they have bed bugs in the home.

Most people have no idea that they have bed bugs in the home. Bed bugs occur in the home irrespective of your social status, wealth or cleanliness. In the majority of cases, bed bugs are brought into the home by a stranger or transported in a suitcase from somewhere else. In most cases, bed bugs are discovered by accident or because of symptoms like itching. However, once these creatures are discovered, bed bug extermination is necessary. The important thing to understand is that the moment you recognize bed bugs, you should immediately call for a bed bug exterminator. These creatures can rapidly multiply and establish residence in your home. Bed bugs are tiny creatures and very difficult to find. They are usually never seen in daytime and only come out of their hiding places to feed late in the night.
Bed bug extermination is best done with the help of a professional. Most homeowners have no idea where bed bugs hide or what they look like. While bed bugs are not life threatening they can cause itching, bites and even transmit infections. The usual home made remedies like insect sprays and solutions never work.
The ideal method for bed bug extermination is the use of a bed bug steamer. This is the only known method that can get rid of these creatures without causing harm to you. Bed bugs are not able to tolerate heat more than 120 C. Use of a bed bug steamer will immediately kill the creature on contact. Steam is able to penetrate the hard to reach areas on the carpets, walls, box springs and mattresses. One can rent steam cleaners but you must know where and how to use the machine. The ideal method of eradicating bed bugs is by consulting with a professional who does this on a regular basis. The advantage of using heated steam is that it is safe, does not destroy your furniture or carpet and does not utilize chemicals. In addition a bed bug exterminator who use heated steam will also destroy all the eggs. It is important not to miss any areas; otherwise bed bugs will start to spread very soon after treatment. Bed bug heated steam is best used prior to application of any chemicals and usually takes 2-4 hours. In most cases, 1-3 treatments may be required depending on the degree of infestation If you have noticed bites on your body associated with intense itching, you should call a bed bug exterminator and get a consult. Most bed bug exterminators know where to look for bed bugs and can help you exterminate them. The key thing is to get the bed bugs exterminated immediately. The longer you wait, the more intense will be the infestation. Within a few hours, you can get rid of bed bugs in your home by calling a professional bed bug exterminator.
Reggie Watson is a Toronto based Bed Bug Expert. His blogs and articles about carpet cleaning, bed bug extermination and home care appear on many Web sites as well as in interior design publications.