Bed bugs are sneaky, blood-feeding, creepy pests you don’t want in your home. They are tiny parasitic pests most commonly known for feeding off the blood of sleeping individuals whose beds they have infested. These insects are known for their ability to hide in your home for extended periods of time without being noticed. It’s essential to know the signs of an active infestation and attempt to get rid of them before it spreads. If you suspect a bed bug infestation, contact Frisco pest control professionals to stop bed bugs in their tracks.
How Can I Tell If I Have A Bed Bug Infestation?
Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to find and even harder to eliminate. Despite their sneakiness, it is possible to recognize some signs of a bed bug infestation. One of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from bed bugs is to discover and exterminate them early. Some of the warning signs include:
- Shell casings/shed skins
- Bed bug bites
- Bloodstains on sheets.
- Bed bug odors
- Fecal marks/spotting
- Bed bug eggs
- Live bed bugs
If you suspect that bed bugs have invaded your home, it’s worth it to familiarize yourself with these early warning signs.
Are Bed Bugs In My House Harmful To My Health?
As one of the most unwanted pests, bed bugs are a nuisance partly because they bite and do so in places where you want to relax. Their bites can cause welts and red bumps on your skin, usually appearing within a few days of an attack. These bite marks look similar to those from mosquitos but last much longer. Sometimes it takes longer for these symptoms to develop, but the fact remains that when they do, they tend to cause severe and prolonged itching. Some people have allergic reactions to bed bug bites, which can become severe.
In most cases, however, the bites are not dangerous in and of themselves. When something itches, we all scratch, and that can lead to secondary infections. Beyond this risk, bed bugs have not been proven to carry transmittable diseases through their bites. However, bed bug infestations can lead to an increase in stress.
How Did Bed Bugs Get Into My Home?
Bed bugs enter your home in several ways and can quickly multiply at an incredibly fast speed. Bed bugs are hitchhiking pests and will climb onto luggage, belongings, or furniture to catch a ride into your home. They are commonly spread in places where people gather, including:
- Hotels
- Offices
- Schools
- Airplanes
- Trains
- Buses
Bed bugs can reside in the belongings of the people around you and can also burrow themselves into seats on buses, planes, and other public transportation. It only takes one visit to the wrong place at the wrong time or one piece of infested furniture to bring bed bugs home and trigger a full infestation.
How Can I Get Rid Of The Bed Bugs In My Bed?
Bed bugs are invasive and challenging to eliminate due to their ability to hide and evade elimination attempts. The best way to handle bed bugs is to hire a pest control company to take care of the problem. Experts have the skills and equipment needed to get rid of your infestation entirely.
Here at DANCAN The Pest Control Expert, we have top-of-the-line technology to find bed bugs in your Frisco home, and we also have the equipment to eliminate them safely. With our home pest control services, we can make sure your house becomes bed bug-free. Contact us today to learn more about implementing one of our effective services to eliminate bed bugs from your home!