Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are small pests that can cause major discomfort and are notoriously difficult to eliminate. Learn how to spot the signs of a bed bug problem and how EvoFoam Pest Control provides effective solutions to remove them.

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What are bed bugs?

Below is a quick list of basics that will provide helpful information about these common household pests:

Their sole source of nutrition is blood from warm-blooded animals.
These external parasites prefer humans as their primary host but also feed on the blood of birds, rodents, cats, and dogs.
They are primarily nocturnal, feeding on their hosts as they sleep.
Adults are about the size and shape of a lentil and the color of an apple seed (reddish-brown).
After consuming a blood meal, their flat oval bodies swell, elongate, and turn a deeper red in colors.

Bed bugs live worldwide, and because humans are their preferred hosts, they are closely associated with structures where people live and spend much of their time. They can become a problem in any home.

Are bed bugs dangerous?

Sharing your home with these pests in Central Texas is unpleasant and unnecessary but not necessarily dangerous. Unlike other blood-feeding pests, they are not currently known to spread disease to people.

Identifying an infestation can be tricky because most people show no reaction to the bites at all, and the reactions that do occur look similar to those from other insects. The longer they go unnoticed, the more difficult the infestation will be to control.

Why do I have a bed bug problem?

Central Texas is no stranger to these pests, which thrive wherever there are people. You can come into contact with them anywhere large groups of people regularly come and go. Apartment buildings, hotels, airports, hospitals, schools, and dormitories frequently experience infestations.

These insects are exceptional hitchhikers and move from place to place on people or within personal belongings like luggage, bags, and secondhand furniture.

If they find their way into your home, you may notice some of the following signs:

Discovering dark streaks or spots of blood on bedding, mattresses, pillows, upholstered furniture, or walls
Finding piles of shed skins, usually under mattresses or on the floor
Smelling a sweet, musty odor inside your home
Discovering live or dead insects in your home

Where will I find bed bugs?

These pests in Central Texas are active mainly at night. During the day, they stay out of sight in tight cracks and crevices that typically aren’t any wider than a toothpick. They like to rest in places that keep them close to their sleeping hosts.

At first, they congregate in sleeping areas and hide in the seams of mattresses and box springs, cracks in headboards and floorboards, and behind wall hangings. As the infestation spreads, they move into other areas of a home, hiding in upholstered furniture, electrical outlets, baseboards, and piles of clutter.

How do I get rid of bed bugs?

Bed bugs are pests that need to be removed from our homes with the help of an experienced pest control professional. These tiny insects hide in tight cracks and crevices; overlooking just one hiding bed bug can quickly lead to a re-infestation due to their breeding habits.

Trust the professionals at EvoFoam Pest Control to provide you with bed bug treatments you can trust. We are committed to using the most effective and environmentally friendly products on the market to solve your pest problems and keep your family and pets safe.

How can I prevent bed bugs in the future?

There are several simple steps that you can take to help keep bed bugs from becoming permanent members of your home. Try these tips:

When spending time in public places, keep your belongings off the ground and away from other people’s things.
Before bringing belongings into a hotel room or other rental, thoroughly inspect them for signs of bed bugs.
After traveling, immediately wash and dry all clothing taken using high heat and clean out suitcases before storing them away.
Vacuum your home regularly to pick up stray bed bugs.
Inspect secondhand items for hitchhiking bed bugs.
Bed bugs love to hide under piles of dirty laundry and other clutter; remove areas of clutter from your home.
Seal your family’s mattresses and box springs in bed bug-proof covers to eliminate one of a bed bug’s favorite hideouts.

We’re here to help you maintain a home or business free of bed bugs and other common household pests. Visit our about us page to learn more about our team and commitment to quality service, or contact us today to get started with our effective residential or commercial pest control services!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the signs of a bed bug infestation?

Common signs include itchy bite marks, small blood stains on bedding, dark fecal spots on mattresses or furniture, shed skins, and live bugs hiding in mattress seams, bed frames, or nearby cracks and crevices.

Are bed bugs dangerous?

They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. However, their bites can cause itching, skin irritation, allergic reactions in some individuals, and significant stress or sleep disruption during an infestation.

How do bed bugs get into a home?

They are excellent hitchhikers. They commonly enter homes by traveling on luggage, clothing, backpacks, used furniture, mattresses, and other personal belongings after exposure to an infested location.

Can bed bugs live anywhere besides a bed?

Yes. Although they are most commonly found near sleeping areas, they can also hide in upholstered furniture, baseboards, electrical outlets, behind wallpaper, inside luggage, and other narrow cracks and crevices close to where people rest.

How can I help prevent bed bugs from entering my home?

Inspect hotel rooms while traveling, examine secondhand furniture before bringing it indoors, wash and dry travel clothing on high heat after trips, and regularly inspect mattresses and bedding for signs of activity. Early detection can help prevent a larger infestation.