Bed Bug Identification & Prevention
What You Need To Know About Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are effective hitchhiking pests that regularly end up in our Glendale, AZ homes. Once inside, they are difficult to remove without the trained eye of an experienced professional.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bed Bugs
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What are bed bugs?
Bed bugs are small, biting, wingless insects that have unfortunately become common household pests. They have developed large populations worldwide and move with the help of people from place to place by hitchhiking.
They are one of the most dreaded pests to discover in our homes because they bite us and use our blood as their sole source of nutrition. People are their preferred hosts, but if necessary, they will feed on other warm-blooded animals, including rodents, dogs, and cats.
Bed bugs have flat, reddish-brown, oval bodies. These insects are wingless and have short antennae. We often compare them to apple seeds with legs. Their appearance changes slightly after feeding; their body will swell and elongate, and their color will darken and become a deeper reddish-purple.
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Are bed bugs dangerous?
In some people, bed bug bites result in an itchy red rash. Their bites are usually on areas of the body that are exposed while sleeping, like legs, arms, and necks. Scratching at their bites can cause scabbing and lead to secondary infections.
In addition to their problematic bites, sharing your home with bed bugs is unsettling. Their presence will make you uncomfortable, and you'll be unable to sleep soundly at night.
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Why do I have a bed bug problem?
The interesting thing about bed bugs is that, unlike other pests, they don't choose to move into your home. You or a family member introduces them. Bed bugs are hitchhikers, meaning any Arizona house can become home to bed bugs.
Bed bugs live in areas that put them in close contact with people. Some of the most common places that house bed bugs include houses, apartment buildings, airports, hotels, shopping centers, movie theaters, and laundromats.
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Where will I find bed bugs?
Bed bugs get into our homes after climbing onto your clothing or secondhand furniture or into your purse, a box, or luggage, among other items. Then they will quickly find a daytime hideout close to where their hosts sleep. While bed bug infestations often begin in a bedroom, over time, the bed bugs travel and move into different rooms throughout a home.
Some of a bed bug's favorite hideouts include cracks in walls or wooden furniture, the seams of mattresses, behind wall hangings or wood trim, and inside electrical outlets. They also gather under piles of dirty laundry and other clutter.
It is important to note that though clutter may mask an infestation, it will not attract bed bugs. It is a common misconception that cluttered or dirty homes attract bed bugs.
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How do I get rid of bed bugs?
As soon as you suspect bed bugs have found their way into your home, call a professional for help. The smaller the infestation, the easier it will be to remove these unwanted pests from your home.
At H&N Pest Control, we are dedicated to our customers and providing the services necessary to solve their pest problems. We know your home is your sanctuary, and we want to help you keep unwanted pests out of it! Contact us today to learn more about our bed bug treatment and inspection services!
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How can I prevent bed bugs in the future?
There are some easy steps to help reduce the chance that bed bugs will take over your Arizona home. Take away their favorite hiding spots by covering mattresses with bed bug-proof covers. Regularly wash your family's bedding and inspect it for signs of bed bugs. After traveling, even to a family member's home, wash and dry all clothing on a high heat cycle. Avoid purchasing secondhand mattresses and thoroughly inspect and clean other secondhand items before bringing them into your house. Also, regularly vacuum your floors and upholstered furniture to remove stray bed bugs.
For professional help ridding your Arizona home of bed bugs, call H&N Pest Control!
