Bed Bugs
While it's known that you can bring home Bed Bugs from staying at a hotel or bringing used furniture into your home, you can also pick them up at the movies, in an airport or airplane, or in most places the opportunistic hitchhiker can grab a ride. Many people aren't aware that they have an issue until they become established in their home or business or awaken in bites one day.
How Do You Identify Bed Bugs?
They are small, brown, oval-shaped insects that survive on the blood of animals and humans. Adults have flattened bodies and are visible to the naked eye. After feeding, their bodies swell and turn an orangish color. The lifecycle stages are short, and the pests are nocturnal, so it can be challenging to locate an infestation without a professional's help.
Bed Bugs may leave small bites that resemble pimples, welts, or mosquito bites. However, not everyone with an infestation exhibits signs of bites, so the physical sighting or their evidence may be the only way to identify an infestation. If you suspect an infestation, or see the signs, eggs, fecal matter, or stains that resemble blood stains on sheets or walls be sure to call Enviro-Tech Pest Services.
Where Do Bed Bugs Hide?
Because they survive solely on blood, having Bed Bugs in your home is not a sign of dirtiness. They can enter homes and businesses undetected through clothing, luggage, and us. Unlike ants and bees, Bed Bugs do not make nests in the home—instead, they tend to live in groups in small hiding spaces. They often hide in box springs, mattresses, and bed frames, where they have easy access to people to feed on. Over time, they tend to scatter throughout the bedroom, hiding in small crevices. Once they have infested one room, they can easily spread to adjacent rooms and units.
Are Bed Bugs Dangerous?
Bed Bugs are a nuisance, but they are usually not considered dangerous. However, there still may be health risks associated with infestations. In some cases, people experience severe allergic reactions to bites, and, there is the potential of having Chagas Disease transmitted.
Bed Bugs do carry a social stigma. People dealing with infestations often feel ashamed to open up about it, and their social life may suffer because they cannot visit other people's homes or have visitors out of fear of spreading the problem. If left ignored, an infestation could cause disruptions in your life. Between losing sleep and taking care of bites, dealing with a pest infestation can take a toll on anyone, and even cause psychological issues.
Eliminating the problem typically requires professional treatments and follow-up inspections. As the most effective way to control infestations, hiring an experienced pest control service can help you assess the best plan of action for eliminating pests in your home. In Charleston, West Virginia, the top-rated Bed Bug removal company is Enviro-Tech Pest Services. Our technicians are licensed by the state and insured. Our ongoing education keeps us on top of the latest breakthroughs in pest control technology. Call us today for a free estimate.