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A woman\u2019s morning took a horrifying turn after she spotted strange white grains scattered across her sheets. At first, she assumed her husband had spilled rice while eating in bed \u2014 but on closer inspection, she realised something was very wrong.<\/p>\n

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The small, shiny, oval specks were not food at all. Inside one, something appeared to move. A quick online search confirmed her fear: they were bedbug eggs.<\/p>\n

What they look like:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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  • Tiny, about 1 mm in size<\/li>\n
  • White, oval, and shiny<\/li>\n
  • Often compared to grains of rice<\/li>\n
  • Laid in hidden spots such as mattress seams, behind baseboards, or in furniture cracks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Life cycle and health risks:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • Eggs hatch in 6\u201310 days into larvae that feed on blood<\/li>\n
    • While bedbugs rarely transmit diseases, their bites can cause itching, allergic reactions, skin irritation, and insomnia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      How they spread:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • Brought home in luggage after travel<\/li>\n
      • Hidden in used furniture or clothing<\/li>\n
      • Can migrate from neighbouring apartments through vents or wall cracks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        How to get rid of them:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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        • Deep clean and vacuum cracks, seams, and joints<\/li>\n
        • Wash bedding and clothes at 60\u00b0C or higher<\/li>\n
        • Use a steam cleaner on mattresses and furniture<\/li>\n
        • For full eradication, contact professional pest control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The woman says she\u2019s now relieved she spotted the signs early \u2014 otherwise, within a week, she believes she could have been facing an infestation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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