Bed bugs are a scare that can wreak havoc on your home or place of business and make your day-to-day life uncomfortable. Bed bugs like to make their homes in mattresses, clothing, carpeting, pillows, chairs, electrical outlets, and behind picture frames. The good news is you can get rid of bed bugs and keep them away by taking a few simple steps.
In Bergen County, the key is to take the initiative don’t wait for the problem to get out of hand before taking action and seeking the help and recommendations of exterminator experts like our team at Tapout Pest Control! To protect your home or business from bed bugs, you need to learn about the behavior of this pest, take steps for prevention, and find a professional bed bug control expert should an infestation occur.
What Are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are nocturnal and typically come out at night to feed on their hosts (you) while they sleep. Bedbug saliva contains both anesthetic and anticoagulant compounds, allowing them to feed for several minutes before retreating back to their hiding places. The bites of bed bugs can cause itching, swelling, and redness, and in some cases, people may develop an allergic reaction or secondary infection from scratching the bites. However, bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases to humans.
Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to get rid of without the help of professional pest control experts. They can survive for months without feeding, so simply leaving a room unoccupied for a few weeks will not necessarily eliminate them. Effective treatment usually involves finding a professional pest control expert — like us!
How Did I Get Bedbugs?
In most cases, bed bugs come from someone or somewhere else outside your home. Bed bugs are common in movie theaters, airports, hotels, buses, workspaces, or anywhere else people may gather. You have a greater risk in these areas because each room creates a chance for exposure to a series of guests that come from a variety of homes. It’s a common misconception that only messy homes fall prey to bedbugs — they can happen to just about anyone.
How Do I Prep For Bed Bug Treatment?
Preparation for a bed bug treatment in your business or home throughout Bergen County should include:
Removing mattress covers, sheets, and pillows from the bed
Remove clothing from dressers and place them in plastic bags
Provide space in the bedrooms and living spaces so our pest control experts can exterminate bed bugs
Remove all pets
Vacate for a recommended four hours
You can expect our professional technicians to enter your home and use a liquid treatment that eliminates bed bugs on contact. Contact your pest control expert Tapout Pest Control with any questions.
Protect Your Home from Bed Bugs With Tapout Pest Control
Tapout Pest Control offers professional treatments constructed to control and prevent bed bugs from occupying your home in New Jersey efficiently and affordably. Tapout Pest Control uses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures to find the cause of the pest and control bed bugs from the source. Our IPM pest control materials are applied in a way that reduces risks to people, pets, and the environment. Contact Tapout Pest Control in Bergen County for your FREE, NO OBLIGATION estimate at 201-736-4802 today!