Battling Bed Bugs!

​Insects known as bedbugs are increasingly appearing in unexpected locations such as retail stores, movie theaters, and outdoor recreational areas. These pests can cause trouble, making it imperative to safeguard your loved ones, particularly youngsters. To begin, here are a few pointers:

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Arm Yourself Against Bed Bugs

​It's important to thoroughly check your living quarters for any presence of bedbugs. Look closely at your furniture and bedding for tiny, reddish-brown bugs and dark stains. If any of these indicators are found, it's crucial to immediately seek assistance from a certified exterminator.
 
To safeguard your family from bedbugs, it's essential to maintain a clean home by vacuuming regularly. This will eliminate any bedbugs and their eggs that may have entered your home. Make sure to discard the vacuum bag outside your home after each use.
 
To avoid bedbugs, it's recommended that you refrain from sitting or sleeping on shared furniture when you're outside. These pests are commonly found in these areas, so it's important to be cautious. If you do get bitten, clean the affected area with soap and water and apply an antiseptic ointment.
 
Before unpacking, it's crucial to examine your hotel room or rental for any indications of bedbugs. Keep an eye out for small insects or dark stains on the furniture or bedding.
 
It is crucial that you promptly inform the hotel or rental management if you suspect the presence of bedbugs. By adhering to these uncomplicated measures, you can safeguard your loved ones from the discomfort and distress caused by these pests.

How to Know If You Have Bed Bugs

​If you see a row of reddish bumps on your arms, it could be an indication of a bedbug infestation in your home. Don't limit your search to just your bed; inspect other pieces of furniture and places that are hard to reach, like power outlets and picture frames. Grown-up bedbugs are around a quarter of an inch long and have an apple seed or lentil-like shape, whereas juvenile bedbugs are tinier and have no color. Be on the lookout for "bedbug dirt," that looks like black pepper, and dried blood stains on your bedding which are left behind after their feeding sessions.

Educate Your Family on How to Identify Bed Bugs

Bedbugs can invade your home if an infested household brings in infested items. To prevent this, carefully examine items like backpacks and camping gear before introducing them to your home. Educate your children on how to identify bedbugs. They should compare the bugs to an apple seed in size and notify you immediately if they come across any at home or at a friend's house.

Next Step once You Confirm You Have Bed Bugs

When faced with a bed bug infestation, it's imperative to enlist the assistance of experts since do-it-yourself approaches are not effective. To prevent the situation from escalating, it's ideal to tackle it at the early stages. Just because you haven't seen any indications or been bitten recently, it does not imply that the bed bugs have vanished. They can survive for up to a year without feeding and produce up to 500 offspring in their lives. Professional Pest Management possess the necessary equipment, chemicals, and methods to effectively treat present and future infestations. We provide customized treatment plans, prepares your premises for treatment, and executes treatments with a guaranteed successful outcome in bed bug eradication. Follow-up visits are also provided if necessary.
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At Professional Pest Management, we truly believe we are your best chance at getting rid of unwanted bed bugs.  Contact us first for quick remedy.