Going to sleep at night is hard enough without the thought of bugs biting you while you are asleep. Personally, we would not want to crawl under our covers if we knew insects were going to drink our blood while we slept. This is one reason why we are so passionate about helping people control and prevent bed bugs locally. These pests are a huge problem and are adept at invading homes here in Springville.
If you know your home has bed bugs, call our team at Bug Wranglers and ask about our bed bug removal services. We would be more than happy to share our service options with you and find one that meets your needs. Continue reading if you would like to learn more about the bed bugs inside or around your Springville home and how to prevent these pests.
Bed Bug Detection: How To Spot And Confirm An Infestation
Finding out you have an active bed bug infestation is not fun. What is even less fun is waking up every day with bite marks on your skin and not knowing where they came from. That said, we think it is important that you know how to spot these pests before they cause too much trouble for you and your family. Here are some common signs of bed bugs that will help you identify an active infestation.
- Blood stains
- Fecal droppings
- Shed skin
- Eggs
- Dead bed bugs
Identify an adult bed bug by its ¼” long, reddish-brown, oval-shaped body. When engorged with a blood meal, this pest grows to be five times larger and takes on a more red and bloated appearance. Keeping all of this in mind, if you would like help identifying these pests indoors, call in our team for a quick inspection. We will find out exactly what you are up against.
Bed Bug Problems: They Aren’t Just Going To Go Away
One of the biggest problems with bed bugs is that they do not go away on their own. Unlike other area pests that might die off if you restrict their access to food, moisture, or shelter, bed bugs are able to survive even when hungry. This pest can go over six months without a blood meal. If you and your family go on vacation for two months, it is likely that bed bugs will still be in your home when you get back.
To make things worse, bed bug bites lead to problems like insomnia and anemia. Both of these conditions greatly affect general health.
Professional Bed Bug Control: Call In The Experts Right Away
The longer you live with bed bugs, the more likely you will be to have trouble with these pests. At Bug Wranglers, we are all about helping locals find solutions to these and other problematic invasive species. We would be more than happy to schedule an appointment for your home to find out if you are dealing with bed bugs and what treatment strategies would be best to deal with these pests for you. It really is that simple.
Start a dialog with one of our team members or check out our service pages to learn more about our bed bug control and find a treatment time that will work well with your schedule. We will do everything in our power to help you find freedom from the bugs bugging you and your family.
Maintaining A Bed Bug-Free Home: Prevention Strategies
Sadly, there is nothing that professionals like us can do to prevent an active bed bug infestation. If a company says they can spray something around your home to keep these pests at bay, they are lying to you. The only way to stop these pests is to avoid bringing them home. Here are some tips and tricks you might use to avoid an active infestation.
- Do not leave your belongings on the ground in public for more than 20 minutes at a time.
- Store used or dirty clothing inside air-tight bags before bringing them into your home. Wash this clothing on high heat after you come indoors.
- Check hotel rooms for signs of bed bugs before you settle in. If you find something concerning, change rooms.
- Inspect used clothing, furniture, and other items for bed bugs before buying.
- Teach your friends and family members about bed bugs and how to identify them.
Call our team at Bug Wranglers if you have unanswered questions about bed bugs or if you need to schedule a bed bug treatment for your Springville home.