New York – A new study shows a majority of Americans have begun taking precautions against the spreading of bedbugs throughout the United States. This is according to an online 2014 Bed Bug Awareness Week survey conducted in the U.S. by Harris Poll.
The survey found nearly 3 in 5 (59%) Americans take some type of precaution against bedbugs. Bedbugs hide under and in mattresses and come out at night. They are attracted to sleepers, bite them, and feed off their blood. The result can be painful sores, illness, along with ruined mattresses , sheets, pillows, and other bed clothing.
The survey is being released in conjunction with Bed Bug Awareness Week in a national observance to help spread awareness about bed bugs and what people can do to put an end to infestations. The poll was conducted on behalf of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in March 2014 among over 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18+.
“Bedbugs are notorious for hitchhiking and are very easily transported. This makes them an extremely elusive insect and a formidable opponent. Bedbugs are also considered one of the most difficult pests to control by pest control companies because of their quick breeding capabilities and their tendency to hide in small dark crevices often unseen by the human eye,” said James Trucksess of Proactive Pest Control, a bed bug specialist in New York City.
Bed bugs primarily hide in places such as behind headboards, behind pictures hanging on the wall, along and behind baseboard molding, inside electrical outlets, on all surfaces of the box spring and around the rope edges of the mattress. Most bedbug infestations require at least two visits to eradicate the situation.
Pest Control professionals agree that public awareness is a major key in putting an end to bed bug infestations. Ongoing education and persistent vigilance are the first steps to help resolve the spread of bedbugs.
“We are also very pleased and encouraged to hear that so many Americans are becoming more aware of their surroundings and taking measures to protect against this troublesome pest,” said the vice president of public affairs for NPMA.
The public is urged during Bug Awareness Week to brush up on prevention techniques before the busy summer travel season.
Contact: James Trucksess
888-737-8007
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