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Bed bug infestation facts for kids

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A bed bug bite can cause skin rashes and allergic reactions. Bed bug bites can cause visible marks on a person's skin. To be certain that marks on the skin come from bites, person needs to find bed bugs around the sleeping area. Treatment involves the elimination of the insect.

Because of growth of population and constant growth of developed countries, bed bug bite cases have been rising a lot in 1980s–1990s. The reason behind it is unclear - most think that it is caused by increase in international traveling, increase in second hand furniture market and growing immunity to anti bed bug sprays. Bed bugs have been known to human for thousands years.

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  • Bedbugb1

    Bedbug bites

  • BedBugwithMeasure

    An adult bed bug is about 4 to 5 mm long.

  • Getzadvert

    1870s–1890s advertisement for a bed bug exterminator. It reads "Use Getz cockroach and bed bug exterminators, sold by all druggists."

  • Bedbugs1

    Eggs and two adults found inside a dresser

  • BedBugFeces

    Fecal spot

  • Bed Bug On Carpet

    Bed bug on carpet

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