Bed bugs are one of the most pervasive pests any Doylestown home or business owner could face.
This pest is adept at concealing itself on purses and suitcases or in the folds of clothing, which enables bed bugs to be easily transported from one place to another, often with the person doing the transporting being unaware of it. That is one of the main reasons that an infestation can occur in even the cleanest of households.
Moreover, bed bugs pest are capable of rapid reproduction when conditions are right, since they can thrive in a wide range of temperatures, and can survive without a meal for a surprisingly long time. Characteristics like these make the species very hard to kill.
WHAT DO BED BUGS LOOK LIKE?
At only five to seven millimeters long, the adult bed bug is quite small. In fact, it is this characteristic that enables the bed bug to keep their presence a secret, often for a surprisingly long time. The bed bug's body is flat and shaped like an oval. After a meal, the bed bug's silhouette becomes more rounded. Their typically brown color also is affected by eating. A bed bug with redder coloration is one that has enjoyed a recent meal.
WHAT DO BED BUGS EAT?
Bed bugs survive on blood meals, which they typically take from people. Animals may be their victims too. Most meals occur while the person is asleep, with their extremities, neck and face being the spots that are most frequently bitten.
WHERE DO BED BUGS HIDE?
Bed bugs are small, which enables them to hide just about anywhere. Ideally, they prefer to be as close to beds as possible. They may conceal themselves in the seams of a mattress or behind a headboard. Lamps and nightstands that are placed next to beds similarly may provide the necessary cover. Bed bugs have been discovered inside picture frames and behind the plates on light switches and electricity outlets. With large infestations, the pests may use electrical wiring and plumbing to move from one room to another. They also rely on bags, suitcases and the upholstery in cars as transportation to new homes that they can infest.
DAMAGE CAUSED BY BED BUGS
Loss of sleep is perhaps the most common form of damage that is caused by bed bugs. Once they discover that they have an infestation, most people have an incredibly hard time sleeping. They find themselves preoccupied with thoughts of the pest, and they may even have a difficult time remaining in their home. This loss of sleep and peace of mind is stressful for most people, leading them to seek an efficient solution to the problem.
ARE BED BUGS AGGRESSIVE?
While not precisely aggressive, bed bugs certainly are determined. They require blood meals to sustain life, but they must wait until their victims are asleep before they can feed. Accordingly, bed bugs are adept at hiding themselves in out-of-the-way spots during the day, emerging under cover of darkness. This means that many people are not aware of the infestation for some time. This is especially true when people have only a mild reaction to the bites.
DO BED BUGS CARRY DISEASE?
While not precisely aggressive, bed bugs certainly are determined. They require blood meals to sustain life, but they must wait until their victims are asleep before they can feed. Accordingly, bed bugs are adept at hiding themselves in out-of-the-way spots during the day, emerging under cover of darkness. This means that many people are not aware of the infestation for some time. This is especially true when people have only a mild reaction to the bites.
HOW TO DETECT BED BUGS
Signs of a bed bug presence include:
• Mysterious, red bite marks discovered in the morning • Seeing small blood stains on pajamas, sheets and other bedding • Discovering insect skins that have been shed in the region of the bed • Seeing bed bugs, typically in and near bedrooms
HOW TO PREVENT BED BUGS
To help project against a bed bug infestation the following steps should be taken:
• Inspect all secondhand furniture and clothing before bringing it indoors • Look for bed bugs on suitcases upon returning from vacation • Check hotel rooms for signs of an infestation • Transport laundry in plastic bags on the way to shared laundry facilities • Fold clean clothing at home after transporting it in new, clean plastic bags • Vacuum floors and upholstered furniture routinely • Look for signs of bed bugs on pets • Get a protective cover for all mattresses and box springs
PROVEN BED BUG CONTROL EFFECTIVENESS
Although technological advances have been made in the fight against bed bugs, conventional bed bug extermination methods still prove to be among the most effective in eradicating infestations for several key reasons.
Firstly, the conventional bed bug method utilizes a crack and crevice treatment process designed to eradicate bed bugs in places most other treatment methods are not able to penetrate.
Secondly, the standard method for bed bug extermination employs the use of materials that not only kill existing bed bugs, but offer residual protection against future infestations.
AFFORDABLE BED BUG ERADICATION
Professional bed bug control is typically the only reliable, guaranteed method for ending an infestation. Studies indicate that this species is largely immune to many of the pest control treatments that are available to the public. In most cases, do-it-yourself products ultimately prove to be a time-consuming and hopeless task.
Newtown Termite & Pest Control, Inc. is a certified pest control company that has been providing homes and businesses with bed bug extermination for nearly 30 years.
As a certified exterminator we have access to all of the professional-grade products that are currently available for residential and commercial use. That is why we can offer our 100% assurance guarantee. It provides for follow-up treatments as needed to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Speak with a certified bed bug control professional who can answer all of your questions.
