Ever since staycations have become part of the new normal, we all tend to forget the worries that clouded our minds after traveling. From unpacking our suitcases to getting back into our daily routines, leaving the house for more than a few days brought on unique frustrations. For some, one of those frustrations included the chance of bringing home the world’s most famous hitchhiking pest: the bed bug.
What are bed bugs?
Bed bugs have the power to infest any residential property located in Broward County, Florida. Although the word “bed” is in the name, these insects can be found in more areas than just a mattress. Bed bugs range from 0.09 inches to 0.18 inches in size, which allows them to nestle into tiny spaces throughout your home. Bed bugs will seek refuge in your mattresses, box springs, folded bedding, or luggage. They can also tuck themselves away behind baseboards, wallpaper, or frames.
Typically, a bed bug will remain dormant during the day and prey on its host at night when physical activity has subsided. Once a bed bug feeds from its host, it will continue to reside in that same feeding space until the host has been removed.
Can I have a bed bug infestation inside my house even if I have not traveled recently?
The truth is, you do not need to be consistently traveling to attract bed bugs. According to research cited by the University of Denver, bed bugs can infest your home even if you have not traveled recently. They can survive many months without feeding. In fact, one study said bed bugs can live comfortably for almost 550 days; therefore, bed bugs that may have entered your home earlier this year could still be lurking. Although traveling to new, unfamiliar destinations is the most common way of spreading infestations, it is not the only way bed bugs can end up between your sheets. A bed bug infestation can manifest itself in locations where different types of individuals filter in and filter out. Some of these locations include hospitals, doctor’s offices, care centers, and public transit.
What are symptoms of a bed bug infestation?
Thankfully, bed bug sightings are not too challenging to identify. Bed bugs can be spotted if small red bites are found along an individual’s forearms and legs. Bed bug bites are visible during morning hours since these insects tend to feed at night. As bed bug colonies grow, members will shed skin over time. Check mattresses and box springs for flakes or dark brown spots, as they may signal feeding has taken place.
A considerable lack of traveling will not stop bed bugs from plaguing your home. Manning Pest Control can totally cleanse your home of a bed bug infestation. This trusted team has performed thousands of successful bed bug treatments over the last 25 years. Do not go another day without a professional bed bug extermination. To schedule your Florida property’s bed bug removal, contact our team of experts at Manning Pest Control. Request your FREE estimate today.
