Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius) have reemerged in recent years to become a problem pest once again.  Industry experts claim that this increase in population of bed bugs is due to increased travel among humans.

Typically, where bed bug infestations exist; hotels tend to have larger populations due to having rooms in close quarters.  Many times bed bugs are transported back to people’s homes by means of hitching a ride on luggage from staying in a dwelling that is infested.

Although bed bugs are typically not associated with disease transmission, they are know for leaving itchy, irritated and inflamed red marks on the skin.  This is caused by the salivary fluid that is injected into the skin during a blood meal.

Treatment:

Bed bugs can be one of the more difficult household pests to get rid of, but our trained technicians have the experience necessary to get the job done.  Proper inspection is vital to determine the severity of the problem along with all of the nesting sites.  This allows for our technicians to develop a course of action to eliminate the problem.  Sometimes it may be determined that it is necessary to discard linens or even the mattresses to ensure a successful treatment.