Charlotte Bed Bug Exterminator
Effective Bed Bug Treatment in North Carolina
Bed bug problems are becoming more common throughout the United States.
These pests can be difficult to eradicate once they take hold, so it is
important to hire a professional to handle the problem for you.
Sage Pest Control is home to qualified technicians that can get rid of the bed bugs in your
home, so you can get a good night’s rest. At Sage, we can help get
rid of bed bugs, whether you are in
Raleigh, Charlotte,
Greensboro, or the surrounding areas.
Keep Reading to Learn More:
If you suspect a bed bug problem,
call
(704) 413-3398 for an experienced Charlotte bed bug control expert to eliminate the issue
and provide the services you need.
How to Prevent Bed Bugs
Bed bugs often come into your home after you or visitors have been traveling to hotels or hostels in other
cities or countries. They can latch onto suitcases, people, and pets without
anyone noticing until it’s too late.
How to Avoid Getting Bed Bugs While Traveling:
- Research your hotel. Read online reviews and look for any reports of bed
bugs. Don’t stay in a place that has bad reviews.
- Inspect your room by using a flashlight and magnifying glass to check the
mattresses, bed frames, and outlets around the bed.
- Keep your luggage in plastic bags. This will prevent bed bugs from latching
onto your suitcase while at the hotel.
- Use a luggage rack to keep luggage off the floor and away from the bed.
- Put all of your clothes directly into the laundry and wash them as soon
as you get home from your trip.
- Store your suitcase in the garage or basement, not in your bedroom.
How to Tell if You Have Bed Bugs
Bed bugs get their name from the place where they are commonly found. Because
these pests feed on human blood, they are generally found in the areas
where people sleep. The bugs are attracted to the carbon dioxide that
is being exhaled as you sleep. When they bite, they inject a saliva that
will leave itchy welts where they have bitten you. The appearance of the
welts is how many people discover they have a problem.
What Are the Signs of Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are challenging to eradicate for a few reasons. Each female bug
can lay more than 500 eggs per year and the adults can go a whole year
without a meal. The bugs can travel up to 100 feet looking for a host
to feed on and they will begin to move through the home or building, infesting
other areas. This is how they can go from a single guest room to infesting
an entire hotel. That's why it's imperative you reach out to a Charlotte
bed bug control pro at the first indication of an infestation.
How to Treat Bed Bugs in Charlotte
Using the right products and maintaining attention to detail are key to
getting rid of bed bugs. You get both when you work with the Charlotte bed bug control pros at
Sage Pest Control. We have developed a unique and highly effective inspection
and treatment process for eliminating bed bugs.
The first step in the bed bug treatment process is a detailed and thorough
inspection to identify the presence of bed bugs.
Because bed bugs are very small and great at hiding, our
pest control experts carefully check in crevices between carpets and walls, outlet
covers, behind loose wallpaper, in light fixtures, and all other areas
to ensure that we find and treat every place the pests are hiding. Once
we have determined that your pest problem is bed bugs, we offer the
best and safest products for eliminating them. Give our Charlotte bed bug treatment team a call today at
(704) 413-3398 or contact us online to schedule a bed bug inspection for your home.
What Season Are Bed Bugs Most Active in Charlotte?
Bed bugs are more active in the summer months, with the peak season occurring between
June and October. Bed bugs thrive on heat and humidity, which is why they
are more active during the warmest months of the year. This means that
bed bugs are feeding and breeding more often, making bed bugs more of
a problem during the summer. The risk of bed bugs increases the more people
travel, which is another reason summer is a peak time for bed bug infestations.
Still, bed bugs don’t actually die out during the winter. Since they
are indoor pests, they continue to breed throughout the year and can infest
beds even in the cooler months. People who are traveling during the winter
months should take precautions to avoid bed bug problems, just like they
would in the summertime.
Summer Bed Bugs
Bed bugs thrive in temperate climates all over the world, particularly
in tropical regions and the Southern United States (although there are
reports in all 50 states). This is because the summer climate creates
prime conditions for bed bug breeding and speeds up their life cycles.
So, if you’re traveling to another country during the summer, check
the furniture for signs of bed bugs before sitting or lying down. Furniture
infested with bed bugs may have reddish stains, dark spots, or tiny eggs
and eggshells in the creases.
If you buy furniture from a summer garage sale, be sure to check for bed
bugs before bringing the pieces home. You can also decrease the risk of
bed bugs on your furniture by using a protective mattress cover, vacuuming
frequently, and washing sheets regularly.
Winter Bed Bugs
Despite what many people believe, bed bugs aren’t hibernating or
completely dormant during the winter. Bed bugs inhabit indoor spaces,
where heaters keep the house warm all year round. They will continue to
breed as long as there are humans to feed off of. Bed bugs do tend to
have a slower metabolism and slower life cycles in the winter months,
which may mean they are biting less often. They are also less likely to
travel from place to place since they are more comfortable inside where
it is warm. However, even bed bug eggs are resistant to cold. It would
take an extended exposure to temperatures below zero before bed bugs would
die off in the cold.
To prevent bed bug infestations in the winter months, keep your indoor
temperature below 77 degrees. This will slow the breeding cycle and decrease
the chances of bed bugs biting you. Practice other good habits as you
would in the summer, including washing sheets regularly and vacuuming often.
Do Bed Bugs Like Heat or Cold?
Even though bed bugs thrive in the heat, they can be killed using heat
bed bug treatment. This is done using a special hotbox that heats everything
inside it up to a temperature that will adequately kill bed bugs. So,
do bed bugs like heat or cold better? The answer is that they can survive
in both, but they reproduce more rapidly in the heat.
Where Do Bed Bugs Hide?
While you may find signs of bed bugs during the day, you probably won’t
see them running around. This is because these pests are nocturnal, meaning
they come out of hiding during the evening hours. Typically, during the
daytime they usually find a small, dark crevice to hide within.
Common Hiding Spots for Bed Bugs:
- Couch cushions
- Baseboards
- Seams of mattresses, sofas, and chairs
- Wall outlets
- Moldings
- Door or window frames
For comprehensive bed bug treatment throughout Charlotte,
Durham,
Greensboro,
Concord,
Raleigh,
Gastonia, and the surrounding areas, you can rely on Sage Pest Control.
Call
(704) 413-3398 today!
