Some pest problems are better at demonstrating the health risks of an infestation than others. Bed bug bites are a physical and direct example of the real problems that pests can introduce. Learning how to avoid these parasites and protect your home against an infestation can save you lots of uncomfortable nights.
With Gold Star Exterminators, pest control in Del Rio is simple and affordable. Plus, we can even get rid of pesky bed bugs that are notoriously difficult to eliminate.
Visual Clues: Identifying Bed Bugs By Appearance
Bed bugs are hard to spot since they are so small. Unless you know what to look for, you could easily mistake them for a speck of lint. Plus, bed bugs tend to be most active at night when we lay our heads down and go to sleep. This is why the signs of a bed bug infestation are often only noticeable once that infestation has grown out of control.
Here's what to look for when determining whether or not you need to implement bed bug control techniques for your home:
- Bite Marks: Unfortunately, sometimes the first and only sign people get that they have bed bugs is the itchy red welts they leave on the skin. These bites tend to be arranged in clumps or lines.
- Stains: Bed bugs can leave red or brownish-colored stains behind after their feedings. Their egg-hatching or skin shedding can also result in yellow stains on your mattress and pillows.
- Eggs & Shed Skins: Bed bugs shed their skins as they grow after eating, so you may notice their discarded exoskeletons. You're less likely to see their eggs, which tend to be hidden on the undersides of furniture or deep within the upholstery.
If you spot these signs of bed bug activity, contact the professionals immediately to get started on bed bug control treatments. Only expert methods can eliminate the problem.
Bed Bug Infestation Dangers: Physical And Mental Health Risks
Bed bugs don't just lead to physical discomfort. A long-term infestation can even impact your mental health. Their itchy bites and the anxiety that comes from knowing they have parasites feeding on you at night can lead to a loss of sleep. Sleep loss can impact your mental clarity and exacerbate conditions like anxiety and depression.
These side effects of an infestation are why you should get local pest control for bed bugs that actually works and quickly eliminates the problem. At Gold Star Exterminators, we use safe and effective treatments to address hotspot areas around your home as well as light treatments for other areas to manage any eggs or pockets of the population that might have spread elsewhere.
This comprehensive approach works better than DIY methods or other products and methods you may try out yourself, so contact Gold Star Exterminators at the first sign of bed bugs.
Don't Let Bed Bugs Take Over Your Home: Call Us Right Away!
The biggest thing people don't realize about bed bugs is that they can happen to anyone. It's not just dirty motels and other poorly managed properties that can wind up with an infestation. On the contrary, bed bugs can invade even the nicest hotels and homes. In fact, it's precisely because bed bugs are attracted to these kinds of properties—where people stay overnight or visit while traveling—that people often pick up bed bugs and bring them back to their homes without realizing it.
The only guaranteed way to keep bed bugs out of your home is with professional inspections and treatment methods that actually ward off bed bug infestations. At Gold Star Exterminators, we don't just treat bed bugs. We also advise our customers on how to reduce their risk of future infestations and take steps to keep bed bugs out. Learn how we can help by contacting Gold Star Exterminators today.
Long-Term Bed Bug Prevention: Tips To Prevent Re-Infestation
One of the tips we always give to homeowners after a bed bug infestation is to install a mattress encasement that prevents populations from burrowing into your bedding and breeding close to where you sleep. This prevention tip, among others, is why you should partner with Gold Star Exterminators to help you deal with bed bugs and prevent future infestations.
DIY methods aren't guaranteed to resolve the problem, given that bed bugs are good at hiding and reproducing quickly. If you don't address the entire population, including any eggs hidden outside of hotspots, the population will come right back.