BED BUGS
What is a Bed Bug?
Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) are ectoparasites which strictly feed on blood. Bed bugs are aptly named because they normally hide in mattresses, or as close as possible to their human host to enable easy nighttime feeding. They are very small insects about 3/16 inch in length, flat, and broadly oval.
Why do I have them?
They are excellent hitchhikers and are usually unknowingly transported in or on luggage, clothing, or other belongings that are carried by people as they travel. Current outbreaks have been traced to increased domestic and international travel. This is a particular problem for hotels, motels, and apartments, where turnover of occupants is always constant. Bed bug infestations can also occur inadvertently by bringing bed bug infested furniture, mattresses, or used clothing to one's household. Bedbugs may also travel between units in multi-unit buildings after being brought into the building by one of the aforementioned routes. Bedbugs may wander between adjoining apartments through voids in walls and holes through which wires and pipes pass.
Are they dangerous?
Although bedbugs can dine on any warm-blooded animal, they primarily dine on humans. They are not known to transmit diseases, but bed bug bites can become red, itchy welts due to transfer of saliva when feeding.
How do you get rid of Bed Bugs?
Because of their elusive nature, bed bugs are easily overlooked by unsuspecting property owners and managers. Our Bed Bug treatments allow for quicker, more accurate detection of bed bugs and, because they are extremely difficult to eradicate, our bed bug services include the necessary products and follow up.
Can I do it myself?
Due to the complexity of treatment and the time required, bed bugs are generally not a pest many people have success in eradicating. Beware when purchasing pesticides and other products online as many are not effective. Pesticides can be harmful to people and pets if they are misused or mixed improperly. Please contact us today if you have a potential bed bug infestation.
Is the treatment safe?
Home Check uses only enough material to resolve the problem. We integrate natural bed bug products and mechanical means into our protocols as much as possible. When conventional materials are required, we follow very stringent guidelines for the use of the product to minimize the threat to people, pets or plants. All products are registered by the EPA. Our service technicians will inform you of any specific safety measures that need to be taken.
How can I prevent this in the future?
Pest problems can be difficult to prevent. Many of our clients choose to continue service with our Common Pest Control Service to keep pests out of their home.
How do I schedule service?
You can either call the phone number listed at the top of this web page or click here to fill out our online form. A customer service specialist will get back with you right away.
Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) are ectoparasites which strictly feed on blood. Bed bugs are aptly named because they normally hide in mattresses, or as close as possible to their human host to enable easy nighttime feeding. They are very small insects about 3/16 inch in length, flat, and broadly oval.
Why do I have them?
They are excellent hitchhikers and are usually unknowingly transported in or on luggage, clothing, or other belongings that are carried by people as they travel. Current outbreaks have been traced to increased domestic and international travel. This is a particular problem for hotels, motels, and apartments, where turnover of occupants is always constant. Bed bug infestations can also occur inadvertently by bringing bed bug infested furniture, mattresses, or used clothing to one's household. Bedbugs may also travel between units in multi-unit buildings after being brought into the building by one of the aforementioned routes. Bedbugs may wander between adjoining apartments through voids in walls and holes through which wires and pipes pass.
Are they dangerous?
Although bedbugs can dine on any warm-blooded animal, they primarily dine on humans. They are not known to transmit diseases, but bed bug bites can become red, itchy welts due to transfer of saliva when feeding.
How do you get rid of Bed Bugs?
Because of their elusive nature, bed bugs are easily overlooked by unsuspecting property owners and managers. Our Bed Bug treatments allow for quicker, more accurate detection of bed bugs and, because they are extremely difficult to eradicate, our bed bug services include the necessary products and follow up.
Can I do it myself?
Due to the complexity of treatment and the time required, bed bugs are generally not a pest many people have success in eradicating. Beware when purchasing pesticides and other products online as many are not effective. Pesticides can be harmful to people and pets if they are misused or mixed improperly. Please contact us today if you have a potential bed bug infestation.
Is the treatment safe?
Home Check uses only enough material to resolve the problem. We integrate natural bed bug products and mechanical means into our protocols as much as possible. When conventional materials are required, we follow very stringent guidelines for the use of the product to minimize the threat to people, pets or plants. All products are registered by the EPA. Our service technicians will inform you of any specific safety measures that need to be taken.
How can I prevent this in the future?
Pest problems can be difficult to prevent. Many of our clients choose to continue service with our Common Pest Control Service to keep pests out of their home.
How do I schedule service?
You can either call the phone number listed at the top of this web page or click here to fill out our online form. A customer service specialist will get back with you right away.