These smells could mean that you have bedbugs, say the pest experts
Some scents of your home may mean that it is time to call an exterminator.
As one of the smallest parasites that can make their way in your home, bedbugs can be difficult to spot. However, in addition to keeping your eyes open, your nose can be useful when you try to detect infestation . According to pest experts, there are a few very specific perfumes which could mean that you have bedbugs. Continue to read to get the details of these odors, as well as other indicators that bedbugs are present.
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Bedbugs may feel moldy and sweet like berries.
"Similar to a heavy cockroach infestation , there may be a distinct smell with an infestation of heavy bedbugs, "said Ben Hottel , responsible for technical services at Orkin .
Christian tweed , the renewal specialist at The fight against termites and pests of Clark , describes the smell like mold, mold and sweetness: "In extremely heavy infestations, there can be a sour odor. I heard this compared to rotten raspberries."
This odor generally only occurs if "many of them are crushed or disturbed", explains Nicholas Martin, professional antiparasitic Specialist and entomologist. So you do not notice it if it is the beginning of an infestation.
Hottel also underlines that this perfume could go unnoticed by an average person, but professionals who work in the antiparasitic struggle will have easier to resume.
And they can release a scent of coriander when they feel that they are in danger.
Bedbugs publish pheromones when they feel that they are in danger to alert other bugs on danger. The perfume "is an effective way for pests to communicate and stay hidden," explains Foster. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
"The smell can be quite similar to coriander or a bunch of clothes closed in the washing machine for a few days or a pair of monthly shoes," notes Martin.
According to antiparasitic expert Jordan Foster , with low concentrations, some people find that this smell is pleasant. However, if a large group of bedbugs is disrupted, you can get a puff of a smell similar to that of a stinking bug.
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There are other signs of an infestation of bedbugs to be sought.
In addition to feeling odors, Foster says that if you see "dark blood spots on sheets and bedding", or if "irritated and irritated skin", apparently bites, it's time to contact a professional.
Tweed also points out that golden brown exoskeletons that the bugs leave behind are key indicators of an infestation.
Unfortunately, these insects may not be limited only to your bed. Martin says you should inspect all other soft furniture like sofas and chairs. "Bedbugs can hide wherever they feel safe," he said. "However, the most common location is your bed, because it is the best place to eat."
Remember that bedbugs feast on your body at night.
Bedbugs are the most active at night. "They like to spend time in small cracks and crevices around beds, sofas or other areas where people stay in the same place for several hours," said Tyler Hawkins , regional field manager at Fox pest control . "For this reason, bedbugs are often not noticed as long as the infestation increases. Adult bedbugs are the size and shape of an apple seed."
In addition to taking control of your space, these parasites nibble on your skin when you fall asleep. "During the evening, bedbugs use anesthesia in their saliva to bite people without being detected," said Foster. Their bites cause discomfort and itching but are not considered a risk of disease. "However, they are extremely difficult to control," adds Foster.
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