Michigan Is Crawling With Bed Bugs, 4 Cities Among Most Infested

Four Michigan cities are among the most infested in America.

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Orkin recently released its list of 50 cities across the United States with the most bed bugs.

Four cities in Michigan made the list.

What Does A Bed Bug Bite Look Like?

Bed bug bites can look different from person to person, and some people may not show any symptoms at all, However, most people develop marks similar to mosquito or flea bites, which are slightly swollen bumps with a reddish bruise in the middle that itch.

Bed bugs can bite anywhere on the body where there is skin, but they tend to bite areas that are exposed during sleeping, such as the neck, face, hands, shoulders, arms, and legs.

What Do Bed Bugs Look Like?

Bed bugs are small, flat, and oval-shaped insects that are reddish-brown in color.

They are about the size of an apple seed, measuring between 4 to 5 mm.

Bed bugs can look somewhat different depending on their feeding status.

An unfed bed bug can look like a flat disc.

However, once it takes a blood meal, the body blows up like a balloon.

Bed bugs have six legs and two antennae, but they do not have wings and cannot fly.

How Do You Get Rid of Bed Bugs?

Bed bugs can be difficult to get rid of, but there are several steps you can take to control and eliminate them.

Clean and declutter: Remove any clutter from your home, especially from around your bed. Wash all bedding, curtains, and clothing in hot water and dry them on the highest dryer setting. Put stuffed animals, shoes, and other items that can't be washed in the dryer and run it on high for 30 minutes or more.

Vacuum: Vacuum your bed and the area around it every day, including windows and molding. Afterward, put the vacuum cleaner bag in a plastic bag and place it in the garbage outdoors right away.

Use bed bug interceptors: Place bed bug interceptors under the legs of your bed and other furniture. These are small plastic cups that trap bed bugs as they try to climb up the legs of your bed or furniture.

Use heat or cold: Bed bugs can be killed with high heat at 115°F (46.11°C) or intense cold at 32°F (0°C). Wash bedding and clothes in hot water for 30 minutes. Then put them in a dryer on the highest heat setting for 30 minutes. Alternately, put affected items in a freezer that is at least 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Leave them there for four days to make sure all bed bugs are dead.

Use pesticides: If the infestation is severe, you may need to use pesticides. Make sure you use only pesticides that are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and whose labels say they're meant to control bed bugs. It's usually best to hire a professional exterminator who has experience dealing with bed bugs.

Michigan Is Crawling With Bed Bugs, 4 Cities Among Most Infested

So now that you've learned way too much about bed bugs let's check out the list below to see the four Michigan cities.