Good night… sleep tight… DON’T LET THE BEDBUGS BITE! Are words you and I are most familiar with. However, how little attention we pay to such a serious bed time rhyme! Bedbugs can be a serious problem, especially if left untreated! In this article we’ll explain what to look for to ensure your home stays Bedbug FREE this season!
Did I get Bit by a Bedbug?
There are many different insects that can bite you throughout the evening. Bugs can bite you for a variety of reasons, such as feeling threatened or needing a food source. That is why you must first determine what kind of bug bit you. The three major types of bugs that will bite you throughout the night include but are not limited to: Mosquitoes, Fleas, Spiders, Ticks, and of course Bedbugs! Most bugs will leave their signature upon you. For example, Mosquitoes will leave the infamous itchy sensation behind, while ants will leave a burning sensation. Bedbug bites are harmless at first but then turn into itchy welts. Unlike Fleas, Bedbugs will bite any portion of skin that is left exposed. Bedbug bites are usually accompanied by bloodied spots on bedding. If you are feeling a painful bite and bloodied bedding, there is a good chance you have a problem with Bedbugs. If that’s the case, its time to get the pros in!
Where do Bedbugs Like To Hide?
Bedbugs like to hide anywhere the food source is near by. Remember, we move bedbugs from one spot to another using a host. For example, we move bedbugs from our beds to the sofa and from the sofa to other beds in the home using our clothes. With that being said, bedbugs will typically hide inside the mattress casing. They will use boxboards and headboards and any other furniture that may come in contact with your mattress. Furhtermore, bedbugs like to hide in sofas as well! Making finding them difficult! Bedbugs expose themselves when they can sense their food source. They have an amazing sense of heat. Therefore, a bed or sofa may appear to be without problem until a host arrives.
How Do I Treat Bedbugs?
Bedbugs can be difficult to remove if not treated correctly. Bedbugs can hide in the smallest of cracks and crevices. Therefore, it is imperative that every square Inch of a potential problem is treated, as to prevent the spread of bedbugs to other areas of the home. We have seen situations in the past, where the homeowner decided to take care of the problem and only spread the problem throughout the home. That is why is important to call in a team like CPL Pest Control to rid of the problem! We treat using either Heat or Chemical, depending on the severity of the problem. However, it should be worth mentioning that 90% of cases are resolved using chemical and not heat! Heat is the more expensive measure while chemical is the least expensive and also comes with a bedbug residual!
What Should I Do If I Have A Bedbug Problem?
You should call CPL Pest Control! Call us today so we can give you our FREE Inspection and Quote! We promise to throughly inspect your home to ensure each bedroom stays bedbug FREE this fall and winter season! Give us a call today at 281-683-6737! As always ASK FOR CHRIS!
