Bed Bug | Bed Bugs | Pest Management

The Nasty Bed Bug

The bed bug is a nocturnal parasitic pest. The bed bug is mainly active at night and it starts crawling out just before dawn and feeds for five minutes. Sadly, we humans are the prey. They suck our blood so we wake up with red and inflamed skin irritations.

It lives in the most convenient places where the food source is easily accessible – our mattress, furniture, and even books. It is important for you to know that this creature does not form a colony; it just stays in places where it can hide. It walks or crawls towards its host since it is attracted to carbon dioxide and warmth. This pest usually feeds once every five to ten days and can live for as long as 18 months (even 3 years for some species).

Bed Bug Detection Measures

Detecting and confirming bed bug infestation is tricky for the most part, considering that adults are only 4 to 5 millimeters in length. The most practical way of identifying bed bug infestation in your home is through the traces they leave around the area where they feed. You can check your mattresses for black specks – the excrements of the bed bug. This is one clue that your home is overrun with the pest. The most common mistake for people whose homes are invaded by the pest is not checking the cracks and crevices close to the beds; these are likely places where the insects could hide.

Eradicating The Bed Bug – The Natural Way

Since most of us like using household remedies, some homeowners have used high temperatures in order to kill off these insects. You can try to stop or end the infestation through these steps. You can leave all infected furniture or objects under the heat of the sun. Clean and vacuum the room thoroughly – steam cleaning is best. You can try diatomaceous soil; sprinkle this powder in cracks or crevices where the insects are likely to live. You can also use the proven-and-tested bed bug sprays. To avoid any residual effect, look for professional concentrates that have very minimal or no odor.

Professional Bed Bug Eradication

Even though you can take care of the bed bug problem yourself, having pests professionally eradicated and managed is far easier in the long run. You can spend so much time and energy and still end up with the same problem because, unlike the professionals, you may not have the equipment and expertise to handle pest extermination jobs. Our professional team will give you a free quote on the spot and can often do the job right away – quickly leaving you with peace of mind. Call us today to see how we can help you.