Bed Bug Treatment

The earliest known evidence of Bed Bugs feasting on people dates back over 3,500 years ago as archaeologists have found fossilized Bed Bugs on an excavation site in Egypt. They even show up in ancient Greek and Roman writings and the Jewish Talmud. Historically, Bed Bugs were an unavoidable fact of life. That changed in 1939 when a Swiss chemist, Paul Hermann Muller, developed the pesticide DDT. DDT proved to be extremely effective against them, and we finally had a way to eradicate these pests. DDT was banned from use in 1972, and by 2000, pesticide-resistant Bed Bugs started appearing, leading them to quite a comeback.

 

These little parasites are about 3/16” when fully grown. While they don’t jump like fleas or fly, they are quick runners. Worse, they like to hang out close to where you sleep until their dinner time, in nooks and crevices, in box springs, and even under your mattress. You may also find Bed Bugs residing in any boxes you store under your bed. When nighttime comes, they search out their favorite meal, which is usually you. You might not know it immediately, as their bite contains an analgesic, but the telltale itching rashes will let you know later that you’ve been a meal to these parasites.

Once they find a dependable food source and a place to live, they quickly grow in numbers. Females can lay one or more eggs per day under good conditions. In her lifetime, a female can lay hundreds of eggs. These eggs hatch within a week and the young maturing within the month.

 

These little pests are hard to see. Aside from the bugs themselves, look for excrement, which can be easier to spot. It will appear over time as small blackish-red smudges on the mattress. Even after they are gone, their excrement can still cause allergic reactions.

 

Having a Bed Bug infestation can mean more than lost sleep and anxiety. It can cause embarrassment as well. Everyone is a potential target for Bed Bugs. These little bloodsuckers are expert travelers, coming into your home just as readily through a crack in the window or gripping onto a nice piece of designer luggage. So, if you find yourself being victimized by these little parasites, know it can happen to anyone. Your only concern should be stopping the infestation from growing before it is too late.

 

At the beginning of an infestation, Bed Bugs will center around your bed. As their population begins to explode, they’ll venture further out and spread throughout your home. That’s why it’s crucial to get professional help as soon as possible, while odds are most significant for a permanent eradication.

If you have a potential infestation, time is not your friend, but Abe's Pest Control is. If you’re in Tifton, Georgia, you should give us a ring as soon as possible at the first sign of Bed Bugs. We use cutting edge bio-pesticides that can protect your home for up to 3 months. The sooner you call us, the better chance we’ll have of ridding you of your infestation. Our services include monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly services.