bed bug exterminator

It’s easy to be indifferent about many different kinds of insects, but the pests that invade our homes and cause problems are an entirely different matter. On that list, you’ll find many creatures we don’t like, but none is perhaps quite so reviled as the bed bug. A bed bug infestation can be one of the most upsetting experiences a homeowner could go through and affects you on many levels. Get them just once, and we assure you, you’ll hate them forever.

A Bug That’s Easy To Hate

They feed exclusively on blood, and although they can (and sometimes do) prey upon the animal world at large, these tiny parasites prefer our blood and, thus, are constantly finding their way into our houses and, worse, our beds. The physical trauma of being repeatedly bitten is bad enough; however, the added psychological torment of knowing that a creature is attacking us while we’re sleeping? Now that’s what nightmares and horror movies are made of. Dracula is real, folks, except that he’s only about ¼” tall and has six legs.

Like the vampires of legend, when a bed bug feasts on you, it’s a matter of survival. They go through a total of five developmental life stages before they reach adulthood. As they pass through the stages, they must have blood; otherwise, they cannot mature into the next stage.

Their bites can appear on body parts that are exposed during the night: your legs, arms, face, and, yes, even your neck. They’ll be intensely itchy red bumps, and they may last for weeks or not go away, depending on the extent of your infestation.

Bed bug bites can cause allergic reactions, infections, and various skin problems. And although there have not been enough studies to prove that they spread diseases, scientists have discovered a direct correlation between bed bugs and numerous illnesses.

How Bed Bugs Spread

Bed bugs are clever hitchhikers. They climb onto our clothes and slip into our coats. They hop into our shopping bags and purses. They’ll be on the train, the plane, in the Uber, and on the bus. And more than anything else, they target our luggage when we’re traveling. Bed bugs have a special knack for infesting hotels and places of lodging where they’ll be waiting for you to check in and eventually bring them home. To their new home, your home.

Dealing With A Bed Bug Infestation

As conniving as they are to get into your home in the first place, they are just as stubborn about staying there. They are one tough pest to get rid of, unfortunately, and we must warn you that most DIY attempts ultimately fail. Still, there are some things you can do to help: Declutter your home and keep it clean. Vacuum frequently. Keep up with your laundry. Put a bug-proof cover on your mattress and box spring.

What is the best way to end a bed bug problem? Professional pest control. In most cases, only a pro can entirely eliminate the problem, and Tonys Pest Killers is your best choice. Nobody knows these detestable pests as we do, and we’re the folks to get rid of them for you, no stake or garlic required. Contact us today in Chicago and Hampton Roads, Virginia, to get started.