When it comes to the problem of bed bug infestations, there is a simple answer and a complicated answer. If you’re looking to learn some bed bug prevention strategies that will help you keep bed bugs out of your Texas home all year long, read on. Know Your Enemy If you want to keep bed bugs out of your home you need to know what they look like, what signs they leave, how they behave, and some of
Bed bug infestations continue to grow at an alarming rate in the United States, and we are getting more and more questions about how to detect these bugs when they get in. If you’re wondering whether or not your Texas home has bed bugs, we have a few tips that can help. Here’s what you need to know. Step One: Bed Bug Identification Bed bugs are not so small that you can’t see them, as some might
Bed bugs can strike at any time. You can get them during the summer or in the middle of the coldest winter. These insects don’t live in your yard. They could be living in your neighbor’s home, the home of a relative, your kid’s friend’s house, the daycare where you drop your kids off every day, and even where you work. You don’t have to go on vacation to get bed bugs. This is one
When bed bugs infest a home, homeowners often try DIY bed bug treatments before reaching out to a pest professional because it can seem like the best first step. If there is a helpful video online, and some easy tips for getting rid of these bugs, it makes sense to take this route. Following a video and using some common household products in your home can save you some money, right? Don’t count on it. Bed bugs
When it comes to tormenting pests, few would disagree that bed bugs should be on the top of the list–if such a list actually existed. There is something extremely unsettling about having multiple bugs crawling on us while we’re sleeping. And these bugs aren’t content to just crawl on us. They attach and feed multiple times. That is just not okay–at all. If you agree, take a moment to read down through this quick list of important
Bed bugs are small. Really small. While not invisible to the eye, you might miss one if it is clinging to your skin and drawing blood out. A newly hatched bed bug is only 1mm in length and has a skin that it mostly transparent. This transparent skin helps it to blend in with your skin but works against the insect when it fills with bright red blood. If you find a tiny six-legged insect with
We all know the story of the kid who walks into school one day and infects their entire class with bed bugs. Considering how quickly these pests can multiply, are you certain quick DIY tips can quell an infestation in your home? The bed bug is a tiny, brown creature with a rotund, segmented abdomen much larger than its compact thorax might suggest. These insects are infamous for finding their way into human homes and nesting between the
Have you ever heard that bed bugs are an invisible pest that humans can’t see? While it’s true that bed bugs are a tiny pest that’s only about as big as an apple seed, you can see them, and they aren’t invisible to the human eye. They are a small reddish-brown bug that is oval-shaped and flat except after they’ve eaten. While bed bugs haven’t been shown to spread any illnesses, they can cause insomnia,
There are a lot of bugs that can get into your home. The temperate climate of Texas makes our area perfect for bugs. This can make it difficult to tell what type of bugs you’ve found in your home. Determining whether or not you have bed bugs is easier, since you probably know exactly what bug you’re attempting to identify. But even this has its challenges. Let’s take a look at the problem. Things To Think About
Bed bugs are the worst. And when an infestation takes root in a home, it can drive people to take drastic measures to get rid of them—and the bites they inflict. A common response homeowners have after discovering they are dealing with bed bugs in their home is to throw out their mattresses and box springs and replace them entirely. Some people will also get rid of their couch or some other piece of furniture they believe
