Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals. They are not known to spread diseases, but their bites can cause itchy welts and, in some cases, allergic reactions or secondary skin infections due to scratching.

What are bed bugs?
Bed bugs are small, flat, wingless insects that are about the size of a small apple seed (1-7mm). They are reddish-brown in colour and hide in cracks and crevices of beds, furniture, and other areas near where people sleep. 

Bed bugs are nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night when they come out to feed on blood. They are attracted to humans by carbon dioxide, body heat, and the scent of sweat.

How are people affected by bed bugs?

Bites:
Bed bug bites are typically itchy welts that can appear as small, red bumps, sometimes with a darker center. 

Allergic Reactions:
Some people may have an allergic reaction to bed bug bites, resulting in more severe itching, swelling, or even hives. 

Secondary Infections:
Excessive scratching of bed bug bites can lead to skin infections. 

Psychological Effects:
Bed bug infestations can cause anxiety, stress, and sleep problems. 

Economic Impact:
Dealing with bed bug infestations can be costly, involving professional pest control services and sometimes even replacement of furniture.

Control:

Effective Bedbugs control often involves professional pest control services and can include treatments like spraying of pesticides, Heat treatment, Steam treatment and Fumigation methods which professionals uses.