10 Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs

They can be found in more places that just your bed.

That’s right. Bed bugs are not just found in the bedroom but bed bugs can actually be found in any room in the house. There are some facts about these pests that you should know.

10 Bed Bug Facts

1. Bed bugs don’t just live in the city or third world countries, they can be found in all 50 states.  Bed bugs are three times more likely to be found in urban areas, than more rural areas. Some reasons for this is because of the increased mobility and large population size.

2. The bedroom isn’t the only room in the house that bed bugs like to infest. Bed bugs can be found in any room in the house, even the closet. Don’t be caught thinking that bed bugs only live in beds, because that is far from the truth.

3. Bed bugs live EVERYWHERE and not just hotels if you haven’t guessed that already. They can take up residence in office buildings, homes, apartments, gyms, public transportation, and so much more. 

4. Bed bugs can live without a host for long periods of time, being able to live without a blood meal for months at a time. Therefore, they are able to hide away in areas of your home without being noticed longer than other types of pests. 

5. Bed bugs can survive freezing temperatures as well as up to 122 degrees. 

6. Carbon dioxide that we exhale while we sleep is what helps drives bed bugs out at night. 

7. “Hitch hiker,” pests are what bed bugs are, jumping onto our belongings such as back packs, purses, gym bags, brief cases and more, straight into our homes. We basically walk them through the front door. 

8. Saliva of a bed bugs acts as an anesthetic, allowing them to feed without waking their host.

9.  Bed bugs have developed a resistance to pesticides, which is why other methods must be used. 

(Thermal Heat)

10. Thermal Heat has been found to be the most effective way to eradicate bed bugs. 

Conclusion

Bed bugs are highly resistant to insecticides making it difficult to get rid of a bed bug infestation on your own. Seeking the help of a pest control professional who has worked in the eradication of bed bugs is recommended. Bed Bugs can prove to be a huge inconvenience to anyone experiencing an infestation in their home. Once you suspect that you have a problem you should call a professional immediately. 

Thermal Heat Pest can take care of a bed bug infestation at any stage of a bed bugs life cycle, from eggs to adults. Heat Treatments are not only 100% effective, but they are also the non-chemical approach in pest control. 

For more information call:

Thermal Heat Pest @ 951.870.0918 or Black Knight Pest Control @ 951.694.8100

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