Bed bugs are small, but the issues they bring are large. In a flash, a major infestation can be underway. It’s often hard to figure out where they even come from. How to combat them can be just as unclear. When these pests have infiltrated your Fort Worth home, you probably won’t be able to get a good night’s rest. They’ll overwhelm your mattress and bite you to suck your blood. By morning, you’ll be covered in red bumps that are really itchy.
Unfortunately, bed bugs can cause more problems on top of that. The dangers are greater than the average person would imagine. Find out what you could be facing, how you can avoid these insects, and what White Knight Pest Control can do to help.
How Do Bed Bugs Get Indoors? What Are the Risks?
This may be unsettling to read, but you can accidentally bring bed bugs into your residence. The pests could be in something you’ve acquired, like a piece of second-hand furniture or an electronic device. Typically, they’ve gathered in your clothes or personal bags while you were out and about. Bed bugs gravitate to public places, such as airports and schools, because there are plenty of humans to withdraw blood from. They need the fluid to survive. Once they’ve followed you home, they’ll go to:
- Wood Trim
- Flooring
- Wallpaper
- Appliances
- Electronics
- Couches
- Upholstery
- Fabrics
Body bites, stains, and odors confirm an infestation. Numerous grouped welts will be on your face, neck, arms, and legs. It will look patchy and akin to a rash. On fabrics and surfaces, you’ll see reddish-brown blotches and blood drops. Also, keep your eyes open for black or brown fecal powder and marks. Your nose is bound to detect prevalent mustiness with bed bugs nearby.
Bed bugs are generally 0.25 of an inch long and reddish-brown. Their heads are tinier than their tails. Except for their midsection, their parts are globular. They get by with two antennas and six legs. Translucent young come out of their pearly white eggs. While they don’t pose a direct medical threat, the presence of bed bugs can lead to health-related complications. Examples are anemia, insomnia, allergic reactions, and secondary bacterial infections from open or cut bites.
Is There a Way to Prevent Bed Bugs?
When you’re not at home:
- Don’t sit your personal effects on the floor or ground.
- Scan your hotel room for bed bugs. If you notice any, alert staff right away. Then, ask them to relocate you to another unit that’s in the distance.
- Purchase protective covers to lay your luggage in. Alternatively, you can put them in plastic bags.
- After a trip, wash your travel clothes as soon as possible. Use hot water and dry them on high heat for a minimum of 20 minutes.
When you’re at home:
- Use a flashlight to inspect head and footboards, box springs, and mattress seams. Be sure to go beneath the bed too.
- Examine furniture, laundry, bags, purses, and drawer interiors on a routine basis.
- Study second-hand items, like appliances and upholstery, for signs of infestation.
How Will White Knight Pest Control Handle Bed Bugs?
“Do it yourself” concoctions and retail products can’t end an infestation. Every bed bug must be killed, including the eggs and young. They have too many hiding places to successfully find them all. Plus, a lot of these avenues are hazardous or noxious. Rely on us at White Knight Pest Control for effective bed bug control instead. Our expert technicians will use potent liquids, dusts, and aerosols that are safe. Services have necessary follow-up visits and guarantees attached. Call us today!