If you think you have a bed bug infestation, you might feel a sense of panic and an impulse to take care of it right away with over-the-counter products. That's understandable, but if you find yourself in this situation, there are good reasons to call a professional for bed bug control.
Bed bugs are professional hitchhikers, moving efficiently from host to host. You can get bed bugs from hotels, visitors in your home, and even public transportation, making people from all walks of life vulnerable to these bloodsucking pests.
Don't over-the-counter products work?
If it's so easy to fall victim to bed bugs, one might think there would be a safe and highly effective over-the-counter option available, Unfortunately, most products available to consumers simply do not work and can actually make the infestation worse. Bed bugs have survived for thousands of years by expertly hiding in small cracks and crevices, areas that many do-it-yourself products cannot effectively reach. What's more, bed bugs are not exclusively found in beds, and unless you know exactly where they are taking up residence, your chances of success are slim.
Bed bugs have also built up a resistance to several pesticides, making it difficult to know if the product you've selected will be effective at all - and if used improperly, they can be harmful to people and pets.
Identification is key
Step one to getting rid of bed bugs is making sure that's really what you're dealing with. A pest management professional will be able to definitively identify bed bugs and determine the most appropriate course of action.
More reason to rely on the experts for bed bug control
If it is confirmed that you have a bed bug infestation, turning to the experts for treatment is highly recommended. A pest management professional is trained on bed bug biology and behavior, so they know where to look for bed bugs and how to choose the best techniques for eliminating them. They will also have the right tools, access to products that work, and the knowledge to safely handle and apply those products.
Not only are money and effort wasted on DIY solutions, time is of the essence when it comes to bed bugs - The longer effective treatment is delayed, the worse the infestation is going to get.
If you're concerned that bed bugs have cozied up in your home, call the experts at Burgess Pest. Our team has the knowledge and the latest technology to eliminate bed bugs at all stages of development, which is essential in solving the problem and getting you back to resting easy.
