If you hear the words "bed bugs," the first image that comes into your head is probably a dirty old hotel on the side of an empty highway. You wouldn't be wrong thinking this is a bed bug haven. While bed bugs are an issue in hotels, apartments, and other crowded areas, they are also a growing issue in residential areas like Riverside County. Professional pest control in Riverside County is the best option for keeping bed bugs under control around your home.
At Power Pros Pest Control, we are experts in bed bug control and take pride in keeping your home and family bed bug-free. Contact us to learn more about what we can do for you and your bed bug problems.
Sure Signs Of A Bed Bug Problem
Bed bugs are tiny, about the size of an apple seed. This makes it very difficult to identify an infestation. But early identification of a bed bug infestation is the best way to ensure it doesn't spread to other areas of your home.
Aside from seeing an actual bed bug, here are signs of a bed bug infestation to look out for:
- Reddish-brown stains on sheets, pillowcases, mattresses, walls, and upholstery
- Sticky white eggs or empty eggshells
- Molted bed bug skins
- Itchy red bites on areas of skin that were exposed while sleeping
If the infestation is large enough, you may also notice a distinct odor in your home.
Why Bed Bugs Like To Bite Sleeping People
Bed bug bites are small red welts that become itchy and painful. They usually appear on areas of your skin that are exposed while sleeping because that is where bed bugs have access to your skin.
Bed bugs are notorious for biting us while we sleep. They hide in nearby spaces, such as mattresses and other furniture, and emerge when they sense an increase in carbon dioxide that tells them we are sleeping and it is safe to appear. By staying hidden during our waking hours, these nocturnal insects are masters of remaining undetected.
Practical Tips To Prevent Bed Bugs Catching A Ride Into Your Home
Bed bugs are known as one of nature's greatest hitchhikers. They don't travel long distances independently but are experts at catching rides to new locations.
To avoid turning yourself into a taxi for bed bugs, follow these bed bug prevention tips:
- When traveling, don't put luggage or clothes on hotel room floors. Consider wrapping your luggage in plastic or garbage bags for your trip, and always wash your clothes immediately upon returning.
- Vacuum high-traffic areas of your home and office regularly.
- Inspect furniture and mattresses, especially those bought secondhand. Pay attention to cracks, crevices, zippers, and seams.
- After purchasing new clothes, immediately wash them on the highest possible heat setting.
Being careful while traveling and buying things can help prevent bed bugs in your Riverside County home.
The Best Bed Bug Control Method For Riverside County Homes
If you see signs of bed bugs around your home or suspect you may have a bed bug infestation, call us immediately for bed bug control. We offer multiple bed bug treatment plans to fit different situations. We can spot-treat with liquid treatments or use heat treatments to cover larger areas. Our bed bug services also come with 90 days of follow-up services. If you see bed bugs inside the 90-day window, we'll come back and re-treat for free.
Don't let bed bugs take over your home and rob you of your precious sleep. Call us, and let us get you back to sleeping comfortably at home.