Bed Bugs Identification & Prevention
Frequently Asked Questions About Bed Bugs
What are bed bugs?
Bed bugs are among those pests that no property owner ever wants to deal with. Professional removal and control tactics are essential to eradicate these parasitic insects.
Bed bugs are small parasitic insects well-known for their habit of invading human sleeping quarters and biting people while they sleep. Bed bugs are around the same size and shape as an apple seed and are typically reddish-black or black in color. There are four stages to the bed's bug life cycle, and it's important to remove all stages of bed bugs infesting your property if you want to be totally free of these pests.
Bed bug control services in Jacksonville are essential for helping you remove all traces of these prolific pests from your property.
Are bed bugs dangerous?
While bed bugs aren't known for transmitting serious illnesses with their bites, their bites are itchy and can potentially trigger allergic reactions in certain individuals. Reactions to bed bug bites include swelling, redness, and a rash; you may see their bites in a zig-zag line on your body.
Other problems that a bed bug infestation brings include insomnia, anxiety, and stress. These problems occur due to worrying about these bugs infesting your home or business and the fear of being bitten by bed bugs while you're sleeping.
Professional pest control to kill bed bugs helps you avoid these problems.
Why do I have a bed bug problem?
Bed bug problems typically occur when you've passed through an infested area and accidentally picked up these insects without knowing it. As you return to your home or business, the bed bugs tag along and eventually climb out of your clothing or bags when they sense the area is safe; this starts an infestation and leads to problems if you don't find a bed bug control service.
Where will I find bed bugs?
Bed bugs typically seek sleeping quarters, hiding in mattresses, bedroom furniture, fabrics, and even the cracks in walls, but they may also travel to kitchens, closets, and storage areas. Bed bugs also infest offices, libraries, airports, hotels, and schools.
How do I get rid of bed bugs?
Get rid of bed bugs the easy way by contacting Wildlife and Pest Control Experts at the first sign of these bugs on your Jacksonville property. Our techs will provide you with expert bed bug control techniques for your home or business and help remove every trace of these biting pests.
Contact us today for a free estimate and more information on how to keep bed bugs out of your home or business.
How can I prevent bed bugs in the future?
Prevent bed bugs in the future by following our residential and commercial pest control expert tips to lower your chances of accidentally picking up these pests and ending up with an infestation:
- Always elevate your luggage when traveling on public transportation or staying in hotels to lower the chances of bed bugs crawling onto your items.
- Vacuum-seal your clothing when possible to keep bed bugs out.
- Wash clothes you travel with in hot water immediately after returning home to eliminate any unnoticed bed bug hitchhikers.
- Check hotels or other accommodations for signs of bed bugs, such as reddish-colored staining, visual sightings, and unpleasant odors.
- Make sure secondhand items are bed bug-free before moving them into your home or business.
Contact Wildlife and Pest Control Experts for more information on preventing and controlling bed bugs in Jacksonville.
