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A specialist is urging people to look out for a "tell-tale" sign that could indicate a bed bug infestation in their home. Bed bugs are tiny, flightless insects that survive on human blood and typically lurk near beds to remain close to their feeding source.
The British Association of Dermatologists states that bedbugs can turn up in the most spotless households . This happens simply because they only require a source of food.
Norman Smith, director and owner of Invicta Environmental , a pest control firm, is advising people to be alert for an odd almond-like scent which might signal the presence of bed bugs. This particular smell is frequently overlooked by people searching for more apparent indicators, such as bite marks or actually seeing the