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Itchy And Scratchy? Maybe It’s Time To Get A Bed Bug Mattress Cover For The Bed
When you think of your bed, usually the last thing on your mind is a bed bug mattress cover – unless you happen to be the victim of nightly onslaughts by bed bugs.
In case you’re blissfully unaware, a bed bug isn’t just the creepy character of that famous nursery rhyme, but is an actual pest – one that’s almost invisible, and waits in the wings for the perfect time to attack – then does so, by endlessly biting your skin, causing itchy red welts.
But they’ve been around since the dawn of time, and are usually living in close proximity to you, even if you aren’t aware of it. You can get an infestation over night, either from people visiting your home, who happen to be carrying them around for whatever reasons, or by living in an apartment building where they’re known to hide out in the walls.
This is where investing in a good strong mattress cover is a wise idea, as it may insure the pests stay out of your bedding. What exactly is a cover, and what does it do? Here is some basic information on the types that are available:
At this point, you may wish to purchase an encasement to go over your mattress – and keep the bugs out of your bed this way. But what exactly is a bed bug mattress encasement, and what is the point of having one? Here is a brief rundown of its function, and some basic information on the types you can buy:
Its basic function is to prevent bed bugs from getting or out of the mattress, meaning – new ones can’t get in the mattress and reproduce, and the ones that already there eventually die because they are trapped inside.