Few pests strike more fear into the hearts of homeowners than bed bugs. These insects multiply quickly and can infest the home, causing discomfort and health issues. Unfortunately, no one thing attracts bed bugs the way that rats or roaches are attracted to food. Bed bugs can make you sick by feasting on human and animal blood, so there’s no limit to where they can end up. While bug infestations are harder to notice in a messy home, even the cleanest house can end up with bed bugs.
Where Do Bed Bugs Hide?
Bed bugs survive by consuming blood. They are attracted to warm-blooded and their body heat. For this reason, these insects tend to congregate where their prey spends a substantial amount of time: in bed. They gather in the dark crevices of your mattress, bed frame, box spring, and even the headboard, night table, and other nearby furniture. They can live anywhere, but you’re likely to find them near your bed or living room couch.
The reason they are more active at night is that humans are inactive and thus easier to feed on when still. Plus, it’s dark so these tiny insects are hard to see. A bed bug is small, brown, and flat-looking, so they are very difficult to spot in the evening.
Bedbugs Spread
Bed bugs are quite mobile and can comfortably ride home on your clothing or luggage if you stay in an infested home or hotel. It’s also possible to bring home bed bugs from a taxicab, used furniture store, or movie theater. Quite simply, you can get bed bugs from any place you’ve sat or rested. If you have frequent houseguests or travel a lot, you’re more likely to be exposed to bed bugs.
These crawlers tend to thrive in busy public areas like subways, bus and train stations, and apartment and dorm room buildings. That’s why large cities get infested quickly. People travel, work, and live together in close quarters, which is a bedbug’s dream.
Seek Professional Bed Bug Extermination
It’s important to seek professional help if you suspect a bed bug infestation. These bugs are difficult to detect and have an adult lifespan of about a year. Combined with their fast and frequent reproduction, a small issue can quickly turn into a significant problem. A professional bed bug exterminator will thoroughly inspect your home and all potential bed bug hiding spots, including linens, furniture, and beds in every room. This inspection allows the creation of a customizable solution that will help you banish bed bugs from your home for good.
Relying on a DIY solution for this type of pest can be costly and ineffective. These vermin don’t die easily. Plus, an quality exterminator has all the pet-safe sprays, so that you and your family can stay healthy while the professional makes your house livable again.
Reclaim your property from unwanted intruders by calling My Private Exterminator Inc. Contact us today at (347) 305-8524 to learn about the best course of action for clearing your home of pesky invaders.