Bed Bug Extermination Services
If bed bugs are found in your home, don’t wait to exterminate them — reach out to Bee Friendly Pest Control for a fast and effective solution! Our environmentally friendly methods and techniques ensure that adult bed bugs and their eggs are eliminated without harming the local ecosystem. As a result, we’ll help you confidently control bed bugs on your property and keep your pets, children, and plants safe at the same time.
How Do Bed Bug Exterminations Work?
Bed bug exterminations involve a multi-step process carried out by our professional pest control experts. The process begins with a thorough inspection of the affected areas to find bed bugs and where they’re hiding in your home. These inspections can also find traces and signs of bed bugs, like eggs.
Once the infestation is confirmed, the next step is to kill bed bugs using various methods, which can include chemical treatments, heat treatments, or a combination of both. These treatments are applied to infested areas where bed bugs may hide, such as a mattress and box spring, bed frames, and even cracks and crevices.
Are Bed Bugs Dangerous?
Bed bugs are not considered dangerous in the traditional sense — their bites don’t transmit diseases. However, bed bugs can cause a range of other problems that shouldn’t be ignored. For example, bed bug bites may lead to itching, skin irritation, and discomfort. For some individuals, these bites can cause allergic reactions or secondary infections due to the scratching.
Moreover, the anxiety associated with a bed bug infestation can lead to sleep disturbances and emotional distress, affecting one’s overall well-being. As a result, while bed bugs feed on blood, they do not transmit diseases like mosquitoes or ticks, making them more of a nuisance than a health threat.
What Are Some Common Bed Bug Problems?
Bed bugs can cause a variety of issues beyond physical discomfort. The psychological distress of dealing with a bed bug infestation can be significant, leading to stress. It’s worth noting that constant itching and skin irritation from bed bug bites can exacerbate these problems.
In addition, the financial burden of bed bug extermination can be substantial — especially if the infestation has spread to multiple rooms. Treating an infestation typically requires professional pest management, which may involve multiple visits and the disposal of infested items.
Why Do Bed Bug Infestations Happen?
There are several ways that bed bug infestations can happen. These pests are excellent hitchhikers, often spreading through luggage, used furniture, and secondhand items. When people unknowingly pick up bed bugs in infested environments, they can carry them into their homes.
Once inside, bed bugs can survive for several months without a blood meal — hiding in mattress seams, cracks, crevices in bed frames, and other suitable hiding spots. Their prolific reproduction, with each adult bed bug potentially laying several bed bug eggs per day, can quickly lead to a significant infestation if left unchecked.
How Can Bed Bugs Be Prevented?
Being vigilant is essential for preventing bed bug infestations. When traveling, inspect hotel rooms for signs of bed bugs and avoid bringing used furniture or mattresses into your home without thorough examination. Encase mattresses and box springs with bed bug-proof covers, and regularly vacuum and clean your living space — paying close attention to potential hiding spots.
If you suspect an infestation, address it promptly through professional pest control to prevent further spreading. Education and early detection are crucial in keeping bed bugs at bay and maintaining a pest-free living environment.
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- Philadelphia Suburbs
- Camden County
- Gloucester County
- Burlington County
- Collingswood
- Voorhees
- Deptford
- Mount Laurel
- Burlington
- Cherry Hill
- Haddonfield
- Medford
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Ants
Fleas
Mosquitos
Spotted Lantern Flies
Ticks
Reach Out Today to Get Rid of Bed Bugs in Your Home
Whether bed bugs hide in your box springs, bed frames, or other parts of your property, know that the team at Bee Friendly Pest Control will know how to find and eliminate them. For more on our bed bug control services and to schedule an appointment for your home, don’t hesitate to contact us today!