Bedbugs Pose a Health Hazard?

It is said that bedbugs are not a health hazard and they can’t transmit disease. But I believe they are talking about a bedbug transmitting disease from injecting saliva into your skin during the initial stages of feeding on your blood.

After a bedbug has finished feeding (about fifteen minutes), it is engorged with human blood. The slightest pressure will cause the bug to burst open and spray blood in all directions. Picture of a bedbug that popped and was partially filled with blood can be found at http://www.badbedbugs.com/bed-bug-bites/

Now, imagine that you are unfortunate enough to stay at an infested hotel. During the night, a bed bug full of blood from last night’s victim crawls near your face; you roll over and the pressure pops the bug and exposes you to human blood.

If the blood was from an infected person, where does that leave you?

You can minimize your risk of exposure by making sure to use the Bedbug Checklist found at BadBedBugs.com. When you check the room out, make SURE to wear disposable medical gloves to prevent exposure.

Caution goes a long way – make the time to check your room for bed bugs before spending the night!