Bed Bug Exterminator

The Rising Bed Bug Crisis and How You Can Protect Yourself

For millions of Americans, pests are part of everyday life. They have taken over big cities and small towns, from vast estates to cozy cottages; no one is immune. Cockroaches, spiders, and rodents are not uncommon and can be destructive to your health, quality of life, and property. Unfortunately, a pest population continues to skyrocket with a menace far more damaging and disgusting than your ordinary cockroach: Bed Bugs.

What Exactly Are Bed Bugs?

Bed Bugs, also known as Cimex Lectularius are small brownish insects that survive off the blood of humans and animals and have a nightmarish reputation. The name "Bed Bug" is due to a nasty habit of feeding on humans or animals as they sleep, though beds are not their only preferred habitat.  They are found in every location people tend to congregate, reaching retail stores, business offices, schools, restaurants, and even 5-star hotels.

Fortunately, these pests cannot jump or fly, contrary to popular belief, making you their only form of transportation by tagging along on clothing, in luggage, or other materials. Check your pockets next time you find yourself where Bed Bugs might be suspected. You may be bringing home a new unwanted roommate. Wrongly attributed to poor sanitary conditions or low-income areas, infestations have become stigmatized, not only affecting your household and wallet but psychological health and relationships.

Bed Bugs Can Become A Large Problem In A Small Amount of Time

Infestations can quickly get out of control in a short amount of time. Notoriously hard to eliminate, they can lay up to 250 eggs in their lifetime, rapidly taking over your home before you even know they've set up shop. Sadly, a difficult removal is not the only worry when facing down an infestation on your own. These bug bites can lead to itchy welts, red or blotchy skin spots, and even severe hives. Signs of an infestation are blood on your sheets, rust-colored spots from bug excrement, or a noxious musty scent. With an anesthetic in their saliva, they feast on you, and you won't even know it. Their bites are often mistaken for mosquitoes or fleas, leading to even prolonged periods of reproduction. 

Due to being notoriously tricky to remove, pest control services have an overwhelming consensus that Bed Bug infestations are better left to the professionals. Mistakenly missing one insect during a DIY removal is enough to restart the infestation you worked so hard to remove. To keep your home, bed, and relationships bed bug-free, the best move is to get help from experienced professionals like the ones at Nathan's Pest Control. We'd be happy to take care of the infestation developing in your home, so you don't have to feel overwhelmed about it. We're locally owned and operated, and our goal is to help rid the community of these itchy bloodsuckers. Contact us today for a free estimate and get back to having a peaceful night's sleep.