Bed Bugs
In recent years, Bed Bug infestation has returned to epidemic levels in the United States. For many years, Bed Bugs seemed to be going away in the U.S. Now, the pests are making a big comeback all over the country. With increased international travel and the decreased effectiveness of old style insecticides, more and more families are having Bed Bug problems.
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Bed Bugs are small insects
that feed on human blood, usually while the victim is sleeping. They are hard to see and even harder to kill. They hide away in tiny spaces and can live for long periods out of sight in between feeding attacks. Bed Bugs can exist as singles or in groups and hide away most of the time out of sight in furniture, in mattresses, and among ordinary stuff cluttered around the house. Other pests in and around homes, like rodents, bats, and birds can transmit and host Bed Bugs. The bugs can feed on house pets, but their preferred victims by far are humans.
Even the best personal hygiene
doesn’t protect people and their homes from Bed Bugs. They travel into homes on almost any kind of luggage, clothing, or the things people normally carry with them wherever they go. These little beasts feed only on blood, so they are just as likely to infest the cleanest home or hotel room on the planet as a dirty place. They aren’t there for the dirt, just the blood.
Bed Bug bites lead to a number of health conditions. They prey on humans by biting their skin and remaining attached until they are gorged on the host’s blood. The bugs will bite any exposed human skin. Their bites cause painful skin rashes and allergic symptoms. Symptoms like pain and itchiness can take days to appear, along with the trademark red blisters the bites cause on human skin. People often confuse Bed Bug bites with mosquito bites, although the Bed Bug bites cause longer lasting irritation and are generally more closely grouped on the body.
Bed Bugs lead to significant psychological injuries
as well; disruption of sleep and the feeling of being invaded really takes a toll on the well-being and happiness of people tormented by the night-crawling pests. Living with these insect enemies every night leads directly to anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
Once Bed Bugs have set up housekeeping, they are notoriously difficult to get rid of. Do-it-yourself techniques are prone to failure and frustration. Ordinary pesticides will not provide relief, and increased tolerance of the bugs for traditional poisons means they will not be going away with just home remedies. Effective extermination is the job of a qualified professional, as the job requires expertise, experience, and thorough site examination.
If you have any of the signs of Bed Bug infestation or are concerned about your family’s health and freedom from Bed Bugs, contact Black Knight Pest Services today for more information and a quote to address your needs in eliminating Bed Bugs from your home and your life forever.