Bed bugs are a pesky and increasing problem in the United States. The EPA thinks the increase may have begun because of the increase of travelers into the United States. Regardless of how they got here, they need to be taken seriously. We, at Absolute Pest Control, want our customers to be informed to prevent and treat bed bug infestation.
Bed bugs are nocturnal. They can survive for months without eating. Their diet is comprised of the blood they get when they bite humans, pets, or other warm blooded animals. Although clutter may allow hiding places for bed bugs, they can hide in very small places (like mattress folds). Wrapping your mattress with a zippered enclosure will reduce the chance of having bed bugs living in your bed. It does not completely protect you from an infestation.
Once you have an infestation of bed bugs, it may be difficult to get rid of them. The home may need repeated treatments to eliminate the eggs left behind by the deceased adults. It is important to hire a professional pest control company, like Absolute Pest Control, to avoid making the species pesticide resistant. If you decide to treat yourself, remember to read the entire label and follow the directions exactly.
Problematic Areas:
Apartments or multi-family buildings
Cluttered bedroom floors
Motels
Dormitories