Bed bugs infestations are on the increase and as a consequence more people need to find ways of killing bed bugs.
Entomologists cite the increase in world travel and the ban on DDT as having played a key part in the growing figures.
Confirming an infestation is the first thing you need to do, and you can do this by looking for spots of blood on the linen.
The insects are quite small but you may spot them hiding in the creases of the mattress.
Once you have confirmed that you have an infestation you can begin the process of killing bed bugs in your home.
Thoroughly clean everywhere in your home using a vacuum cleaner.
Wash all surfaces to remove any of the parasites and their eggs.
Pay great attention to moldings and baseboards, and don't forget hidden areas where nests may have been created.
Wash all clothing and bedding at the highest possible temperatures, and if you have a hot air clothes dryer use it on the hot temperature setting.
Fill up any gaps and holes in baseboards and around pipes where the insects could make a home, as they love a nice warm dark hiding place.
Pesticide sprays are available for you to use to treat the problem yourself, if you think that the problem isn't too severe.
If the problem appears to be more serious, or you just can't face dealing the problem yourself, then you need to call in a professional bed bugs extermination company.
They will have all the necessary equipment and pesticides to deal with the problem.
The sooner that you identify the problem the sooner you can deal with it, and this will make the job of killing bed bugs much easier.