Bed bugs are back with a vengeance. No pest has shown greater resilience.
Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that bite and are a nuisance. Bed bugs feed on human blood, usually at night when people are sleeping. While they are not known to spread infectious diseases, the resulting bites can be uncomfortable. If the problem is not addressed the bugs will continue to feed and be a severe nuisance.
A variety of methods and products can be used to treat a bed bug infestation. Vacuuming, steam cleaning and hot water laundering of bedding items are essential. Clutter must be eliminated. Mattress and pillow covers to prevent bed bugs are necessary to keep them away. A professional pest control technician is needed to treat areas with special chemicals geared toward bed bugs.
Bed bugs are a problem that is here to stay, but with a timely approach that includes a comprehensive program, pest control professionals and their customers can keep bed bugs under control.
