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Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite

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When you were little, your parents probably told you at bedtime: “Sleep tight…don’t let the bedbugs bite!” This might have scared you. Most adults would also be scared by this, because nobody wants to be bitten by bed bugs.

Bed bugs are small but annoying insects that feed on blood. You may feel them biting your skin at night. Hopefully, you don’t, but if you do, you may have an infestation.

A bed bug infestation is not something you can handle on your own. The hardware store doesn’t have the right tools to deal with this. Even bed bug-specific pesticides may not be effective if you don’t use them properly. Keep you, your family, and your pets safe from toxic chemicals and remove bed bugs quickly with help from the Austin bed bug control experts from Stride Pest Control.

Where Are Bed Bugs Found?

Bed bugs can be found in all 50 states. They are about the same width as a credit card, so they can easily hide. They can easily move from place to place by riding along in your suitcase. That’s because most bed bug infestations are in hotels. They can also be in nursing homes, schools, hospitals, college dorms, and office buildings.

Bed bugs can travel from room to room. They can also hide in boxes and shoes. Once they get to their destination, they tend to hide in mattresses and bed frames. They can also hide in furniture, in the corners of walls, and on floors.

Signs of Bed Bug Infestation

If you notice the following, you may have bed bugs:

  • Blood stains on your sheets or pillowcases
  • Dark or rust-colored spots of bed bug excrement on sheets, mattresses, and walls
  • Fecal spots or shed skins around the bed
  • Small white spots in your furniture, which could be bed bug egg shells
  • Offensive, musty odor in the home
  • Itchy bites on the skin, usually in a line or cluster

If your friends or neighbors have bed bugs, beware. Bed bugs are known hitchhikers and can easily get a ride home with you, causing a major infestation in your home.

Bed Bug Prevention

You can avoid bed bug infestations by doing the following:

  • Avoid buying used furniture. If you do buy secondhand couches or mattresses, check them thoroughly for bed bugs.
  • Use protective covers for mattresses and box springs.
  • Reduce clutter in your home so bed bugs cannot hide.
  • Vacuum often to get rid of bed bugs.
  • Seals cracks and crevices around baseboards, light switches, and other areas on the wall.

Contact Us Today

Bed bugs are nasty pests that nobody wants in their home. If you are dealing with an infestation, get professional help from our Austin pest control experts right away.

Stride Pest Control can get rid of your bed bug problem safely and effectively. Eliminate these pests for good. Get started with a free inspection. Schedule an appointment today by filling out the online form or calling (512) 515-3635 (Austin) or (210) 940-3902 (San Antonio).