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Few things are quite as irritating as settling in on your patio or deck with a good book on a cool summer's evening and getting attacked by mosquitoes and other insects. Eliminating pests inside your home is oftentimes simple, but getting rid of the exterior pests can be a bit more complicated since they can come from so many places. Our blog will show you how to control exterior pests and even a few tips for keeping your home pest-free. We hope that the information that we have provided here will help you relax when you want to without having to deal with insects, rodents and other pests.

How To Recognize And Control A Bed Bug Problem

26 November 2015
 Categories: , Blog

Bed bugs are just as bad as their reputation. They are incredibly hardy creatures that are sometimes difficult to spot and always difficult to kill. If you suspect that you have bed bugs, there are certain signs that can confirm your suspicions. Once you identify the problem, you should seek professional pest control help.

Signs

You may first suspect bed bugs when you find red bites or welts on your skin. Of course, other pests can cause welts, so you need to look further. Bed bugs also leave behind black or brown stains on sheets and blankets or dark mounds on hard surfaces. You can also search for the bugs themselves. Adult bedbugs are approximately 5 mm long and are reddish in color, especially after they have feasted on blood, the only food they consume. You may also see skins that the baby bugs have shed.

Pest Control

Your best bet to get rid of bed bugs is to call the professionals. They will have the proper chemical solution to your problem. If you try to buy a chemical and use it on your own, chances are it will not work properly and may even make the situation worse. You can help with the problem, however, by removing the clutter from your home. If you have boxes or stacks of clothes and other belongings all over your house, you have created wonderful hiding places for your unwelcome pests. Even professional pest control professionals will have difficulty controlling your problem if your home is a mess. 

Prevention

You can take steps to prevent an initial infestation or subsequent ones by taking a few precautions. First, be careful when you buy used furniture. Check it first for signs of bedbugs. In addition, vacuum your home frequently in order to "catch" any bugs that make their way into your home by riding in on a visitor's coat or some other host. To keep your mattress from becoming infested, use bed bug resistant mattress encasements. These zip over your mattress and your bed springs, making it impossible for bed bugs to take up residence in your expensive bedding. 

Bed bugs have a horrible reputation for good reason. They can make your life incredibly uncomfortable and inconvenient for a period of time. If you recognize the signs of these pests, call a professional as soon as possible. In the short term, you can clean up your clutter and vacuum thoroughly. Take preventative steps and keep a close watch on your home so you can catch any potential problem quickly. For assistance, talk to a professional like A-Alert Exterminating Service Inc.