Bed Bugs
Why do I have Bed Bugs?
Travel
Bedbugs are tiny, elusive pests that feed on human blood.
When you stay at a hotel or other shared accommodations, bedbugs can easily cling to your luggage, clothing, or personal belongings.
Once they enter your home, they quickly spread and multiply, creating an infestation that can be difficult and costly to eradicate.
Try this: Be vigilant when traveling, inspecting hotel beds, storing luggage off the floor, and laundering clothes upon returning home. Doing this reduces your risk of a Bed bug infestation.
Food sources
Bedbugs are parasitic insects that rely solely on blood for their survival, typically feeding on humans but also on pets.
Unlike many pests, bedbugs don’t consume food crumbs or organic waste; their primary and only food source is blood.
Bedbugs feed at night, using a specialized beak to pierce the skin and draw blood while injecting an anesthetic to avoid detection.
Try this: If you or someone you know is being bitten. try flipping over the mattress and inspecting the seams of the mattress. Also check to see if the bite marks follow a straight line. These are indications that you might have bed bugs.
furniture, multi-unit housing, clutter
Bedbugs are adept at hiding in the seams and crevices of furniture, so buying used items like mattresses, couches, or even electronics can unknowingly introduce them into your home.
If you live in an apartment or shared housing, bedbugs can easily migrate between units through walls, vents, or shared spaces
Bedbugs thrive in dark, cluttered environments where they can hide easily. An untidy or crowded living space may make it easier for them to settle in without being noticed.
Try This: Do your best to remove any possible infested furniture. Clean any cluttered or unclean areas thoroughly so that identification of problem areas is as easy as possible.
Can I Do It Myself?
Unfortunately the answer is simply No.
Bed Bugs are the most difficult pest to eradicate completely from a home. It requires the correct tools, knowledge and techniques to eliminate them effectively and have them stay gone.
While DIY solutions might work for other pests, Bed Bugs are a Public health pest and while they do not transmit disease any delay in getting immediate pest control treatment is putting your own health at risk.
P.S. Trying to DIY for Bed Bugs often times spreads them around due to a lack of knowledge and its highly recommended to at least get an inspection to better prepare yourself.
Our Technicians have gone through the licensing to deal with Bed Bugs in the appropriate manner for the most effective eradication.
When to call a professional?
Due to Bed Bugs being classified as a Public Health Pest, it is highly recommended to get treatment ASAP.
Small & Large Infestations: Infestations can grow to severe conditions with a food source and unclean conditions within a matter of a few weeks.
Renting/Multi-Unit: If you live in an apartment or multi-unit building, a professional is essential, as bed bugs can travel between units. Coordinated efforts prevent re-infestation so an early inspection is vital.
Identification: A homeowner might find themselves unsure if they are dealing with a bed bug and so an early inspection is important to take quick action and ensure complete removal of an infestation.
If you're dealing with a possible Bed Bug Issue, contact a RAYMAX Bed Bug Specialist and we can get you Bed Bug free within 24 hours!
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