No one wants bed bugs in their home or lodging facility. These pests reproduce so quickly that several generations can be produced within one year, with female bed bugs laying hundreds of tiny eggs that are difficult to see. Bed bugs feed on human and animal blood at night, leaving skin itchy and irritated.
How can you prevent bed bugs?
- Utilize protective covers on mattresses and box springs
- Wash bedding often
- Vacuum weekly and dispose of the contents in a sealed bag in your outside garbage can right away
- When traveling, inspect your hotel room for signs of bed bugs, keep your luggage off of the bed to decrease the chance of picking up bed bugs, and wash all clothes immediately when you return home
- Be careful when bringing secondhand furniture into your home, inspecting it thoroughly before you do so and cleaning any items you do decide to bring in
- When using shared laundry facilities, avoid placing your items on communal surfaces and remove clean items quickly
- If you suspect a bed bug problem, contact your local pest control professional immediately
If you would like to learn about bed bug exterminator services for your home or business, please contact us for a free inspection. We offer residential pest control and commercial pest control for the greater Capital District area including Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties.