Uninvited guests at home: What to do if you find parasites in your bed or on your clothes
Discovering insects in your own bed or on your child’s clothes is always a shock and stress for the whole family. However, it is important not to panic, but to act consistently and thoughtfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main suspects and their signs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bed bugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where they are found: In the seams of the mattress, under the corners of the sheets, behind the headboard, in the crevices of furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What they look like: Small (4\u20137 mm), oval, flattened insects of brown or reddish-brown color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traces: Small dark spots on linen (excrement), tiny drops of blood on the sheets, itchy bites on the body, arranged in a chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head or body lice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to find them: Body lice live in the folds and seams of clothing, and head lice live on the scalp (leaving nits on the hair or collar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What they look like: Small (2\u20134 mm) grayish-white insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signs: Severe scratching by the child, small red bites on the neck, shoulders or scalp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-step action plan
Inspection and identification: Carefully inspect the child, the seams of their clothing, as well as the mattress and bedding under a bright light (you can use a flashlight).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hot washing: Remove all bedding and child’s clothing and wash at a temperature of at least 60\u00b0C. After drying, be sure to steam iron the items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General cleaning: Vacuum mattresses, carpets, baseboards and crevices in furniture. Immediately after that, throw the dust bag outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disinfection and treatment: If you find bedbugs, it is best to contact a professional disinfestation service. In the case of lice, purchase a special anti-pediculosis product for treating the head or things at the pharmacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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