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Two Safety Measures You Must Know to Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Bed Bug Bites

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You are aware of many types of pests that could affect your home. Spiders, cockroaches, and mice are among the most common pests. However, one of the pests which are not taken with serious precautions is bed bugs. Many people are not aware of bed bugs; what are these pests? What are the dangers of   bed bug bites , and how to control them? In this blog, we will discuss what they are and analyze the treatment of bed bugs. What are bed bugs? Bed bugs are small oval-shaped parasitic insects with a reddish-brown colour. Their only source of food is the blood of humans and animals. With a size range from 1mm to 7mm, they can live for several months without a blood meal. The main danger of these creatures is their bites which could be harmful and cause itching and bite marks. Where To The Bed Bugs Reside? Bed bugs are found in all types of locations, it includes apartments, shelters, rooming houses, hotels, cruise ships, buses, trains, and dorm rooms. In short, bed bugs can be found in ...

Inside Your Home, 2 Different Types Of Wasp Nests

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  A   wasp nest   is a medium-sized and sometimes giant nursery where the insect hatches and rears new wasps with the help of other nest members. Wasps make their nests from chewed wood mixed with saliva, making them distinctive papery walls. Wasps usually built their nests in sheltered spots with easy access to the outside. According to the genius book of world records, the largest wasp nest is 12 feet long and 18 feet all around. These nests can get quite large if not prevented early.  Identifying A Wasp Nest  You can often find wasp nests in roof spaces, under eaves, bird boxes, garages or sheds. The nest usually looks like an upside-down umbrella. A single stalk supports these nests. A very effective way to allocate a wasp nest is to carefully watch the flight path of the returning worker wasps to your office or garden. Wasp numbers increase in the summer months, so it is much easier to identify them compared to winter. Wasp nests can be easily identified by...