All The Problems Bed Bugs Bring To Your Salado Home

The bed bugs that are found in Salado are the same bed bugs found throughout the rest of the country, Cimex lectularius. When they get into homes in our area, they cause the same problems they cause everywhere else. Let's take a look at these problems and talk about a solution.

Bed Bug Bites

It is likely that you are aware that bed bugs bite. This is, arguably, the worst part about having a bed bug infestation. When adult bed bugs bite, they can leave itchy welts surrounded by a rash. But you might not know everything you should know about bed bug bites. Here are a few facts you should know:

Each individual bed bug bites more than once, often three times.
Bed bugs prefer to feed in groups.
Eight bugs can leave twenty-four bites in one night.
Bites from adult bed bugs tend to be more severe than bites from nymphs.
Over time, bites can worsen as the reaction to bed bugs increases.
If bites are scratched repeatedly, open wounds can form that may become infected.
Bites are worse for young people than for seniors.

While it is certainly no fun to get bitten by bed bugs, there are a few positives that are worth mentioning:

Bed bugs don't have venom.
Bed bugs aren't known to pick up and spread harmful bacteria.
Bed bugs are not currently linked to any reported cases of human disease.

Bed Bugs Take A Bite Out Of Your Social Life

This is where bed bugs are the biggest threat. There is a stigma attached to having a bed bug infestation and there are many who still believe that a bed bug infestation is the result of a dirty home. Even if people know that this is not the case, they may still want to avoid you for fear of picking up bed bugs and bringing them home. When bed bugs get into your home, they can cause you to postpone many important gatherings such as birthdays, graduation parties, reunions, sports parties, cookouts, and more. It can be even worse for your kids. No one wants to be the kid with bed bugs in their home.

Ongoing Bed Bug Infestation

Bed bugs are incredibly resilient insects. They have behavior patterns that help them avoid extermination, and they have the ability to create skin that is resistant to chemicals found in their environment. While it may be tempting to overlook professional bed bug control for your Salado home, if you attempt to get rid of these insects on your own, it can lead to a prolonged infestation. Here are a few problems that come with a prolonged infestation:

It is not good to have your blood drawn over and over again. While bed bugs don't draw much, several bed bugs over time can draw enough blood to cause anemia. This condition starts with mild symptoms but can develop into a severe medical threat.
Repeated bites from bed bugs can cause you to lose sleep. At first, this isn't much of a problem, but over time, sleep deprivation can have serious consequences. It can cause you to have anxiety and depression. It can harm many systems within your body. It can also make you dangerous behind the wheel of a vehicle.

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Small Bug, Big Problem

A bed bug is no more than 4.5 mm in length. You can fit several adult bed bugs on your thumbnail. When they infest your home, these small bugs will hide in tight spaces and compressed areas. You can tear a bed apart and not find a single bug even though there are dozens hiding in it. They can be in a seam or crease. They can be inside a mattress or box spring. They can be hiding in a recess of your bed frame. But the worst part is that they may not be in your bed. They can be hiding in another piece of furniture, an alarm clock, a computer, or a duffel bag sitting on the floor. They can be under the rug, behind a baseboard, or in your walls. If you try to fight these bugs on your own, you're likely to wear yourself out searching for them and applying treatments to eliminate them. It is best to contact a licensed professional.

Bed Bug Control In Salado

If you live in Salado, contact White Knight Pest Control for effective bed bug control treatments. We know what is required to get all the bed bugs. You don't have to let the bed bugs bite. For advice or assistance, reach out to us today!

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