do you have a bed bug problem?

Do you have bed bugs hiding around your property? It can be hard to tell because they’re shy and are typically nocturnal. These apple-seed sized pests are a reddish color, and will become darker after a blood meal. Bed bugs will hide in cracks and crevices around your furniture and clothing. They can go up to 3 months without eating, but will become more active when they have babies to feed. You will be able to spot if they have attacked you. Those little nibbles often appear as red and itchy bumps, typically in a line or small clusters. Some people even experience hives or blistering at the bite site. You need to control bed bugs quickly because they can spread to different rooms and even vehicles as they hitch a ride on human clothing or bedding. Killing bed bugs yourself can be difficult, but at Sweets Pest Control, we know what to do to eliminate your bed bug problem.

• Store your clothing in vacuum-sealed bags. This is especially important when traveling, since bed bugs are most commonly transferred from hotels.

• Bed bugs often hide within your carpet, so it’s important to thoroughly vacuum your carpets.

• Clean your pet’s bed as bed bugs can be attracted to your pet’s bed where they can also find warm crevices to lay eggs and feed.