Bedbugs are small reddish-brown insects that feed mainly on human and animal blood. The infestation causes many complications, but the most common complication is disturbed sleep. Bedbugs largely feed at night, so people start to become increasingly fearful and apprehensive about their sleep due to the possibility of being bitten. Such anxiety can work harshly against sleep patterns and well-being in general.
Besides the sleep disturbances caused by bedbug bites, the marks left on the skin by such bites constitute severe skin irritations that take the form of itching welts. The resultant scratching increases the chances of secondary infections and an infestation catalyzes stigma, shame, and increased stress and anxiety, placing a patient's mental health under threat. Ensuring prompt and effective pest control measures forms a necessary step toward regaining comfort and peace of mind considering the above-mentioned challenges.