hello! Are you aware of the “bed bugs” that are currently becoming a big problem in Korea? It’s becoming quite a big issue around the world!? Today, let’s learn about “bed bugs.”

What are “bedbugs”?

Have you ever heard of “bed bugs”? It's called "Bedbug" in English! As the name suggests, it is a bug that lives in beds and sucks the blood of sleeping people at night. Adults are about 5.6 mm long and dark brown in color. Additionally, caution is required as it has the characteristic of sticking to bags or clothing and spreading quickly.

Recently, it has been found in many lodging facilities used by tourists arriving from the US and UK in Korea. As of November 26, it is said that the number is being counted in Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and Daejeon.

You can check the bed bug map at “Bed Bug Map “Bed Bug Board (Link; https://bedbugboard.com/)”. If you are curious, check it out yourself!

What if you are bitten by a bed bug?

In most cases, bites occur on exposed parts such as arms, hands, and legs that are not covered by clothing. Bed bug bite marks are said to be similar to mosquito bite marks. When bitten, symptoms include itchy skin. Unlike mosquitoes, bed bugs suck a lot of blood, so they have the potential to cause anemia and various skin diseases.

How to get rid of bed bugs

Since bed bugs are sensitive to high temperatures, we recommend using a vacuum cleaner with a high-temperature steam function to clean them. And when you empty the vacuum cleaner, put the dust from the vacuum cleaner in a bag and throw it away! Additionally, contaminated clothes, bags, and curtains must be dried in a dryer at a temperature of 50 or 60 degrees for at least 30 minutes.

Now that the Christmas season has entered, many people may be planning to travel! Be careful of bedbugs, too!