Bed bugs are easy to spread and difficult to detect and eliminate. They can be carried on unsuspecting people and animals and unknowingly be brought to new areas to infest. Many households with a bed bug problem are ignorant of the issue because bed bugs are so small that they can go unnoticed.
Eliminating bed bugs is an extremely difficult task because of their ability to withstand ordinary insect control methods. That’s why getting rid of them effectively requires contacting a professional bed bug control company. Find out more about what bed bug services can entail.
The Signs Of A Bed Bug Infestation
Many people are unaware of a bed bug issue because the signs are often overlooked or unnoticed. There are several key indications of a bed bug infestation in a home.
The first thing that many people notice is the bite marks. Bed bug bites are similar to mosquito bites as they are red and itchy. In fact, many people mistake bed bug bites for mosquito bites and as a result, do not realize a bed bug problem in their own home. A key difference between the two are that bed bug bites often appear in lines because bed bugs do not like to move around excessively when feeding.
Another sign of a bed bug infestation in your home is small blood stains, bed bug feces, and molted skins. These are most commonly found in the areas that bed bugs frequent. In most homes, this is the bed, hence their name: bed bugs.
Why A Bed Bug Infestation Can Go Unnoticed
The blood stains often come from the sleeping prey (your family). Bed bug saliva contains an anticoagulant and an anesthesia. The former allows the blood to flow freely without clotting while the latter prevents the person or animal being bitten from feeling any pain. This is why many people are unaware of a bed bug infestation despite being bitten throughout the night.
Not all people react the same way to bed bug bites. In fact, some people may not have any of the typical symptoms caused by bed bug bites. This is because the itching and swelling from the bites are an allergic reaction of the body to the bed bug’s saliva. Although this may seem like a benefit, it actually means that a bed bug problem can go untreated for longer periods of time.
Professional Bed Bugs Control Services In Ottawa
Our company offers professional bed bug treatments to households throughout Ottawa. Bed bugs are a difficult pest to eliminate because the entire population must be exterminated in order to successfully treat a case. This means the entire home, including all the rooms in the building, must be carefully inspected for bed bugs and treated if necessary. Any remaining bed bugs in any part of the home could mean the infestation will return.
Our professional bed bug management technicians are ready to help inspect and treat your home. We also offer professional advice and follow-up appointments. Call now! Bed Bugs Control Is A Must For Your Health in Ottawa ON call (613) 209-1880.
