Nobody wants to have to deal with bed bugs. Not only are they hard to find and get rid of, but they actually suck your blood. The best way to avoid having to deal with bed bugs is by preventing them in the first place. Check out our “dos and don’ts” for making sure the bed bugs don’t get into your house, and dealing with them if they do:

Contrary to popular lore, you don’t get a bed bug infestation because your house is dirty, or because you live in a low-income area. It doesn’t matter if you clean your place every day, or if you live in the priciest neighborhood- if bed bugs find their way in, they’ll stay, breed and bite.

Bed bugs get their name from their tendency to hang out in beds. They cannot easily travel around looking for food like some types of pests. Bed bugs cannot jump around or fly so they have to wait for their food source to come to them. This makes beds an ideal place for them because their food source-people-come back every evening to serve up a feast. But, bed bugs can be found in places other than your bed. It is important to be aware of the other places where these pests can hide so you can be on the lookout for them and be aware of things that can bring them into your house.   

The mere mention of bed bugs can send homeowners into a panic. In fact, the strong aversion that people have to these pests has led savvy homeowners to learn techniques for preventing bed bugs from following them home after vacation. But, why are homeowners making such a big fuss over these tiny bugs? What are bed bugs looking for? Can they cause actual damage to your home or impact its’ value? The answers to these questions may surprise you and will definitely leave you despising these tiny pests more than ever.

Your hard-earned vacation has arrived, your bags are packed and some excellent relaxation is waiting. But the last thing you want for yourself and your family is to encounter a hotel with a bed bug problem. Let’s look at some effective ways to determine if your hotel is a home for these pests.

What comes to mind when you think about warm weather? Things like summertime, swimming, and outside barbecues? These are just a few of the things you can enjoy outside once the warm weather arrives. But, the warm weather also seems to bring along an increase in pest activity. Do pest prefer warm weather or do we simply notice them more because we are spending more time outdoors?

There are so many things to think about when buying a new home. You have to find a place that works for your needs and fits within your price range. Once you have found a house it is important to have it checked out by professionals so you know that everything is working as it should. It is common practice to have an inspection done on elements of your home such as the foundation, roof, HVAC, and other major systems. But, did you know that you can also have your new home inspected for pests before you move in? With so many things to think about during the home buying process it can be easy to ignore the possibility of pests in your new home but a pest problem will be impossible to ignore after you move in. A professional pest inspection on your new home can save you a lot of trouble in the future by helping you protect your investment and your family.

The name ‘bed bug’ says a lot about the habitat of these tiny pests. They are generally found indoors where they have easy access to human blood. The place they are most commonly found is in the bed, hence the name. They feed on people’s blood during the night and generally go undetected until their bites start showing up and causing discomfort for their hosts. Because they mostly live indoors, there is not a particular time of year when they die off, hibernate, or migrate like there is with some other types of bugs. Any increase in bed bug activity can be linked back to a change in the behavior of the people who inadvertently bring the pests home. There are some activities that increase during the spring for many people that can increase the likelihood of developing a bed bug problem.

No one wants to share their bed with tiny bugs that bite during the night. Unfortunately, the occurrence of bed bug infestations seems to be increasing. This is partially because they are so small and often travel home with people undetected. They can climb into your luggage and follow you home from vacation. Bed bugs can also travel on clothes, purses, and other types of furniture. There are some precautions you can take to prevent them from coming into your home such as washing and drying your clothing after a vacation on the hottest temperature possible. This simple step can kill off any bed bugs that followed you home on your clothing. If you are worried that you already have bed bugs in your house then there are a couple symptoms you can look for in order to confirm your suspicions.