So. You have a bed bug problem. Or at least you think you might. But the truth is bed bugs can hide themselves in lots of unexpected places, like in the seams of chairs and couches, between cushions, in the folds of curtains, In drawer joints, in electrical receptacles and appliances, under loose wallpaper and wall hangings, at the junction where the wall and the ceiling meet and, brace yourself, even in the head of a screw.
Are the itchy bumps on your back from bed bugs or mosquitos? If you’re not sure, you’re probably scrambling to figure out where you may have even encountered bed bugs.
First, don’t panic. Bed bugs are, unfortunately, fairly common. About one in five Americans has had an infestation at least once, so don’t be ashamed. They can (and do) happen to any of us. The other thing to keep in mind is that while they can disrupt your bedroom and your life, a good, trustworthy bed bug control service can take care of the problem for you.
Where Are Bed Bugs Found?
Here are some of the locations where bed bugs commonly lurk:
- Hotels and motels
- Nursing homes
- Schools & daycare centers
- Office Buildings
- College dorms
- Hospitals
- Public transportation
You can also find them in these places:
- Planes
- Trains
- Cars
- Thrift stores
- Multi-family housing
- Cruise ships
Anywhere they can travel, from personal belongings to personal belongings, bed bugs will end up in furniture, floors, or walls.
How Likely Are You to Get Bed Bugs?
There’s little chance of you picking up bed bugs when you travel since bed bug prevention and removal is practiced worldwide. However, bed bugs are notorious for their resilience and can often withstand standard home treatments. These pests are experts at hitching rides on luggage, clothing, and furniture, making it all too easy to bring them into your sanctuary unwittingly.
Bed bugs multiply quickly, so their infestation can get out of control. They lay up to a dozen eggs daily, adding up to 500 eggs in their lifetime.
How Easy Is It to Get Bed Bugs?
It’s unsettlingly easy to get bed bugs, and anyone can unwittingly provide them with a free ride home. Frequent travelers, thrift store enthusiasts, and even public transport users are at a higher risk. Bed bugs are opportunists waiting for a chance to move into new territory.
Avoiding second-hand furniture or keeping your luggage off the floor in hotels is advised to keep these parasites at bay.
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Our Bed Bug Exterminators Will Help You Find Them
The moment you suspect these pests have taken up residence in your space, the race against time begins. Bed bugs are uninvited guests that overstay their welcome – and we are here to snuff them out. These infestations require knowledgeable and immediate action to prevent them from growing.
While store-bought sprays and DIY methods may provide temporary relief, bed bugs often require professional strength treatment to completely eradicate them. Dixon Pest Services offers inspection services to spot the early signs of an infestation. Our preventative measures and education can significantly reduce the risk of bed bugs invading your space. And in the unlucky event they manage to infiltrate your home, we promise swift, decisive action to remove them.
Concerned you might have an infestation? Our exterminators are trained experts in locating, identifying, and destroying bed bug habitats responsibly and effectively. Call Dixon Pest Services to find out for sure – we’ll get you started with a free service quote!
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