Bed Bugs

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Davis Pest Control Services

Bed Bugs Specialists

Bed bug outbreaks have made the news in recent years from one coast to the other. It is possible to exterminate bed bugs, but doing so is difficult and best left to the experts at Davis Pest Control. 

Bed Bug Control

Davis Pest Control is the top-rated bed bug exterminator in the Midwest. Although there are times that a do-it-yourself solution will work, when dealing with bed bugs, we recommend you think again and give us a call. Bed bugs must be completely eradicated or they will continue reproducing and spreading throughout your home, clothes, cars, place of work, etc. Keep in mind that it is also possible to reintroduce bed bugs once they have been completely eliminated which often be prevented with a little bed bug education. If you're dealing with bed bugs or even think you may have bed bugs, it is best to give us a call or send us a text message right away for a professional assessment. 

Symptoms Associated with Bed Bugs

How do you know if you're dealing with bed bugs? 

Bed bugs survive on human blood and are usually most active at night while you are sleeping. They typically attack uncovered areas like your arms, legs, neck and face. The first indication of a bed bug infestation are bite marks that are often mistaken for mosquito or spider bits or skin rashes. 

Below are other indicators of possible bed bug infestations:
  • Live bed bugs crawling around the seams of your mattress. They are visible and are about the size of an apple seed. 
  • Dark rust-colored spots or stains that look like felt pen points appearing on your mattress as a result of bed bug excrement due to crushing.
  • Eggs and hatched eggshells that are white and only about 1 mm in size.
  • Bed bug skins shed by bed bug nymphs as they grow.

Common Causes

One of the first things bed bug victims wonder is how they got bed bugs in the first place. 

Although bed bugs are found in old furniture and bedding, bed bugs often hitch a ride in your luggage from a hotel room, on your clothing from visiting an infected site, in boxes and other items when moving, etc. The fact that they are tiny allows them to go undetected for long periods of time while they reproduced rapidly--female bed bugs lay 5-7 eggs per day! By the time you realize that you have bed bugs, they will likely be a well-established population that may have already spread to your workplace, to your friends' homes, to your children's schools, etc. 

Treatment Options

Bed bugs are one of the trickiest pests to eliminate on your own because most over-the-counter consumer treatment solutions fail or work only well enough to limit the population. Repopulations occur from lack of experience in knowing what to look for and what steps it takes to completely eradicate bed bug populations. 

To guarantee your bud bug problem is resolved, contact the bed bug specialists at Davis Pest Control and let a professional tackle your bed bugs head-on. We will employ the most advanced products and techniques and follow-up with any necessary treatments to ensure your days of dealing with bed bugs are long gone. 

Preventative Controls

Understanding bed bugs and how they spread is the best way to prevent a bed bug infestation in your home and place of business. 

Here are a few recommendations that will help you to reduce the likelihood of a bed bug infestation:
  • When buying new and used furniture, beds, and couches, look them over closely for any signs of bed bug particularly along the seams, edges and enclosed areas. 
  • If possible, wash second-hand clothing or bedding at a laundry mat before taking them into your house and keep them stored in plastic trash bags and while traveling. 
  • Buy high-quality protective mattress cover for any used mattresses you plan to use. 
  • Minimize clutter in your home to limit hiding places for bed bugs.
When traveling:
  • Before staying in a hotel room, check all mattresses and headboards before bringing your luggage into the room. 
  • Place your suitcases on the provided luggage racks instead of setting them on the floor or bed.
  • Inspect luggage carefully for signs of bed bugs before loading them into your vehicle and your home.
  • When getting back home, unpack directly into a washing machine and wash your clothes.
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