How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs in Chicago
How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs in Chicago
How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs in Chicago
Over the past few years there has been a surge in the number of bed bug infestations being reported in the Chicago area.
How do you know if you have a bed bug problem?
Sometimes people wake up with a small bite which wasn't there before they went to sleep.
Other folks may not have any reaction to a bed bug bite at all.
So detection can be frustrating, especially when the bed bug has just arrived and has yet to leave any evidence except a bite!
Another way to detect bed bugs is to look for staining on bedding, mattresses or sofas. The stains appear as small spots or streaks and are dark to black in colour.
To discover more about this problem - and how to get rid of bed bugs effectively - I spoke with a pest control professional who specializes in bed bug treatment, Michael Manning of Resolve Pest Solutions in Chicago...
Is there a bed bug problem here in Chicago?
MM: "Yes! There have been a number of stories in the news recently about bed bug infestations in Chicago theaters, retail stores and other places where people gather in addition to the home. Bed bug problems started appearing in greater numbers in 2006. Prior to that time, bed bug calls to us were very rare. By 2007, as many as one in four calls involved bed bugs, and the numbers are growing because they can be carried by people from one place to another."
What's the most common sign - is it bites from bed bugs?
MM: "Yes, many people first become alerted after noticing a small itchy bite mark. Staining on bedding is a common sign also."
How can you be certain that you have a bed bug infestation?
MM: "Detecting bed bugs presents a unique challenge because their bites affect different people in different ways. It is not uncommon for just one member of the family to be experiencing bites, while other members of the family appear to go unbitten. This can go on for months, during which no other evidence of bed bugs can be directly observed. During this time period, the infestation is not known with 100% certainty, so it's advisable to have a bed bug inspection by a pest control professional who specializes in bed bug extermination."
How do you kill bed bugs permanently?
MM: "Exterminating bed bugs can be achieved in a number of ways and with a small number of visits. Sometimes only a chemical treatment will do. For example, the use of heat and steam to kill bed bugs can be costly and sometimes ineffective. Using the right chemical can minimize the number of treatments. With the use of carefully applied chemicals, it is possible to eliminate most levels of bed bug infestations in one or two visits."
Tips on getting rid of bed bugs...
1 - Because bed bugs may hitch a ride with you, continue to sleep in your own bed to avoid infesting other parts of your home.
2 - Isolate your bed and call a licensed Pest Control Operator who specializes in bed bugs to treat your home.
3 - After treatment, watch for any signs and contact your pest control operative if they reappear.
Remember...
- bed bugs are not easy to eradicate completely unless you know what you're doing, so get qualified professional help.
- if your chosen pest control professional treats your premises and you are still being bitten, don't assume that it's their fault. It often takes a number of treatments to completely resolve the problem.
- if you do see more bed bugs or continue to be bitten, call the pest control company for another treatment.
Finally, don't worry...
With professional treatment, the bites will decrease and disappear completely along with those pesky little bugs.
Copyright 2010 Jonathan P. Lewis
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