Fighting a war on pests is a challenge. Fighting a war with pests that you cannot see is nearly impossible. This is what it is like dealing with bed bugs indoors. These local insects make themselves extremely difficult to control. There is a chance that they are inside your home right now, and you don’t know about them.
To help you find out if you are dealing with bed bugs and to show you how to get them out of your New Albany home, here are some things you should know. Contact your friendly team at McCary Pest Control to learn how we deal with these local bugs. We will make sure you know everything you need to about bed bug control in New Albany and that you can quickly find your way back to a peaceful night’s sleep.
How To Tell If You Have Bed Bugs
Identifying bed bugs can be a challenge, especially if these pests have just recently gotten into your home. What we recommend is keeping your eyes out for common signs of these pests. Some common signs of bed bugs you should know are:
- Spots of dried blood on your bed
- Specks of reddish-black fecal droppings around your bedroom
- Eggs inside cracks and crevices around your home
- Small reddish-brown insects crawling around indoors
You are most likely to find bed bugs late at night. This is when they feed. What do these bugs feed on? Human blood. They will actively wait until you are sleeping before crawling into your bed to take a bite. To find out if your home has an active bed bug problem, bring in our team for a quick inspection.
Don't Ignore An Infestation
We are not going to lie to you and say that bed bugs are the most dangerous pests locally. In fact, they are one of the least dangerous blood-feeding bugs. Unlike fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes, bed bugs do not spread any harmful forms of disease.
Their bites can, however, lead to anemia and insomnia. Anemia is a condition caused by a lack of healthy red blood cells. Insomnia is a sleeping disorder, sometimes caused by stress or, in the case of bed bugs, the knowledge that they are feeding on you at night. Both of these problems are more likely with larger bed bug infestations.
How To Prep For Bed Bug Treatment
There are many different ways that professionals might treat your home for bed bugs. To find out what you might need to do before a bed bug treatment, talk with our team at McCary Pest Control.
We will walk you through our service options, check your home for these pests, and explain how to prepare for a control visit. If you have questions about our bed bug control, give us a call.
Follow-Up Tips To Keep The Bed Bugs At Bay
We cannot do anything to keep bed bugs out of your home. This is because these bugs utilize items people carry to get around. What we can do is share these tips and tricks to avoid a future infestation.
- Check rooms you plan on staying in, like hotel rooms, for bed bugs before settling in.
- Do not leave items on the ground in public for more than 20 minutes at a time.
- Check used furniture and other similar items for bed bugs before bringing them into your home.
- Tell your family and friends how to identify these pests so that they can avoid bringing an infestation into your home.
Call McCary Pest Control to learn more about bed bug treatments and schedule your New Albany home for a service visit.