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Bed bugs are small wingless insects and are approximately one-fourth of an inch long.

Bed bugs have lived along side humans since the ice ages. Sometime in the early 1990s bed bugs started to reappear in the U.S. after almost disappearing after World War II. The most familiar species is Cimex lectularius, also known as the common bed bug. The feeding habits of a bed bug are normally at night, and they exclusively feed on blood. They prefer humans but will feed on other warm blooded animals including dogs, cats, birds and rodents.

Bed bugs usually bite exposed skin of people at night while they are sleeping. How a person reacts to being bitten by bed bugs varies from person to person. Many people develop an itchy red welt or localize swelling within a day or two. Some people have little or no reaction and still other people can have delayed reaction.

How can you detemine if you have bed bug bites?

The main medical concern with bed bugs is the inflammatory response (redness and swelling) to their bites. Common allergic reactions can include the development of large welts, greater than 1cm or larger. In some cases, blister-like eruptions have been reported and anaphylaxis may occur in patients with severe allergies. Also, scratching the bites can lead to a secondary infection.

The other significant concern with bed bugs is the psychological impact of an infestation. Some people have reported significant reductions in their quality of life as a result of the discomfort, anxiety, sleeplessness, embarrassment, and isolation that may occur as a result of a bed bug infestation. In many cases, the psychological impact is far greater than the physical impact of a bed bug infestation.

Bed bugs can be a problem in all kinds of places, including homes, apartments, hotels, cruise ships, dormitories and shelters. They have also been found to infest vehicles, movie theaters, furniture rental outlets and office buildings. While bed bugs are linked to dirty conditions, even the cleanest place can find itself faced with an infestation because bed bugs can hitch onto almost anything. It is almost impossible to determine where they came from because they can go undetected for months.

Where do bed bugs hide?

The Urban Biology Division of the Environmental Health Department is charged with the enforcement of the Insect and Rodent Control Ordinance. Citizens residing in multi-unit dwellings (apartment buildings, hotels, duplex rental units) should first notify property management if a bed bug infestation is suspected. Most property managers are eager to exterminate an infestation quickly to prevent spread. In the event that no action is taken by property management, please call 311 to file a complaint. Please provide as much information as possible to facilitate rapid resolution of the problem. The city will work with property management to ensure that the infestation is eradicated.

For many people, their greatest risk of exposure to bed bugs will occur while traveling away from home. Therefore travelers need to know what to do and look for to avoid bringing these unwanted pests home.

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Bed Bugs City of Albuquerque

Bed Bugs Center - Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque Dermatologist Doctors for Bed Bugs

Type of Physician: Dermatologist

What is a Dermatologist?

A certification by the Board of Dermatology. Practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair, and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars.

Specialty: Dermatology

Common Name: Skin Doctor

Janice F Moranz MD Janice F Moranz 6409 Candelaria Rd NE Ste A Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 880-1920

James H Auerbach MD James H Auerbach 435 Saint Michaels Dr Ste A101 Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 982-5504

Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico (UNM), Kirtland Air Force Base, Sandia National Laboratories, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, and Petroglyph National Monument. The Sandia Mountains run along the eastern side of Albuquerque, and the Rio Grande flows through the city, north to south. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque)

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