They’re tiny, discreet, and particularly tenacious. They invite themselves into your home without warning, and once they’re established, they’re difficult to get rid of. Bedbugs… their very name is enough to cause discomfort. But did you know that there’s a natural, effective, and inexpensive solution, one our grandmothers already knew? A hint: it’s a spice with a powerful scent, which we often associate with the holiday season…
Bedbugs: a very real scourge
Contrary to popular belief, the presence of bedbugs is not linked to a lack of hygiene . These insects can arrive at your home in a suitcase after a hotel stay, in clothing bought at a thrift store, or in furniture found on the street. Once there, they lodge in mattresses, box springs, baseboards or even behind electrical outlets .
About the size of an apple seed (about 5 mm), they are brown, oval, and usually bite at night to feed on human blood. Some people wake up with red, itchy bumps , sometimes with allergic reactions or skin infections.
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