Lying down at night after a long day is meant to be a relaxing experience but when the bed bugs come out to play it is anything but.
Bed bugs are some of the most frustrating pests to deal with, making being in your own home a complete living nightmare.
If you suspect that you might have bed bugs, you have come to the right place as we deal with these pests on a regular basis as part of our pest control Bolton services. In this article we will give you all the information that you need to identify bed bugs , rid yourself of them, and to ensure that they never come back again in the future.
Signs that you have bed bugs
There are numerous biting insect pest species that can invade your home and cause symptoms that are often mistake for bed bug activity.
Some of the signs that it is indeed bed bugs that you are dealing with include spots of blood on your sheets, tiny black dots (poop), discarded bed bug skins, a musty odour in and around your bed, and physical sightings of bed bugs themselves.
If you spot any of these, get in touch with a professional pest control expert immediately. There are some minor pest issues that can be treated at home but it simply isn’t worth the risk when it comes to a bed bug infestation. These insects breed extremely quickly and the longer you spend on ineffective treatments the worse the issue will get.
One thing that you could do in the mean time whilst you wait for a pest controller to arrive is to take steps to contain the infestation. It might be that the bugs are currently contained to a single room in the house and the last thing that you want to do is anything that could compromise this.
Mattress encasements will help to protect the mattress and box spring of the bed whilst feet guards will prevent them from climbing up onto the bed from the floor. Install these in every bedroom of your home until extermination has been concluded.
How to guard against bed bugs
If you have ever had an infestation of bed bugs in the past, avoiding anything similar again in the future is your number one priority.
Take a few simply precautions and the chances of getting bed bugs fall significantly. One of the most common ways that bed bugs get into domestic properties is transported on the clothing or luggage of those returning from a trip. If you stay in a hotel or other shared accommodation, avoid bringing your suitcase back home and dumping it on your bed to unpack. Instead, empty the suitcase elsewhere and wash all your clothes in a hot wash before returning them to the wardrobe.
You should also keep your home as tidy as possible as clutter is the best friend of both bed bugs and a variety of other common household pests.