Bed bug traps are an excellent tool for homeowners in the beginning stages of a bedbug infestation or in the heat of battle. These devices come in a variety of forms, each with their own unique function. There are traps designed to lure bugs in and there are those designed to keep bugs from getting where they want to go. If a homeowner believes that there may be bed bugs in his or her home, these traps are an excellent tool to determine if more action is necessary. They are also a vital part of any comprehensive bedbug extermination plan.
50 years ago it was believed that bed bugs had been all but eradicated from the United States. The use of powerful insecticides like DDT had made them a thing of the past. Like so many pests, however, bed bugs are still with us and their presence seems to be growing at an alarming rate. These bugs are not relegated only to dirty or unkempt homes. Even the most high-end of apartments and houses can become a haven for bed bugs. All that is necessary is for an unwitting individual to give them a ride in on their clothing, luggage, furniture, pets, or skin.
Barrier traps can be purchased at very affordable prices and are designed to stop bed bugs during their travels. There are traps which are specifically designed to go around the leg of the bed so that insects trying to climb up the bed from the floor find themselves in an inescapable well. Likewise, bugs climbing down from the bed onto the floor find themselves in the very same trap. These traps are easy to climb into but impossible to get out of. Since not all bugs will be migrating from the floor to the furniture, or vice versa, a more proactive type of trap may be necessary.
Electronic traps can be rented or purchased which actively lure bugs in rather than passively waiting for them to show up. These types of traps often emit carbon dioxide, a chemical lure, or heat or a combination of all 3 to lure bugs in. Once the bugs have made the journey to the machine, they find themselves in a trap that they cannot get out of. These electronic traps are a good way of determining whether or not a home is facing the beginning stages of a bedbug invasion. Since bedbug bites are often mistaken as blemishes or bites from more common insects, detecting them early can prevent a great deal of hassle.
50 years ago it was believed that bed bugs had been all but eradicated from the United States. The use of powerful insecticides like DDT had made them a thing of the past. Like so many pests, however, bed bugs are still with us and their presence seems to be growing at an alarming rate. These bugs are not relegated only to dirty or unkempt homes. Even the most high-end of apartments and houses can become a haven for bed bugs. All that is necessary is for an unwitting individual to give them a ride in on their clothing, luggage, furniture, pets, or skin.
Barrier traps can be purchased at very affordable prices and are designed to stop bed bugs during their travels. There are traps which are specifically designed to go around the leg of the bed so that insects trying to climb up the bed from the floor find themselves in an inescapable well. Likewise, bugs climbing down from the bed onto the floor find themselves in the very same trap. These traps are easy to climb into but impossible to get out of. Since not all bugs will be migrating from the floor to the furniture, or vice versa, a more proactive type of trap may be necessary.
Electronic traps can be rented or purchased which actively lure bugs in rather than passively waiting for them to show up. These types of traps often emit carbon dioxide, a chemical lure, or heat or a combination of all 3 to lure bugs in. Once the bugs have made the journey to the machine, they find themselves in a trap that they cannot get out of. These electronic traps are a good way of determining whether or not a home is facing the beginning stages of a bedbug invasion. Since bedbug bites are often mistaken as blemishes or bites from more common insects, detecting them early can prevent a great deal of hassle.