Bed bugs are blood-sucking ectoparasitic insects that you and your Broken Arrow exterminator will eradicate from your homes. They are nocturnal insects that are mostly active at night. They nest close to our sleeping area and crawl out at night to feed on our blood. Bed bug’s origin can be traced back to bat bugs that infested bats living in caves. These bugs found their way to humans who also slept in these caves. They adapted to humans and evolved into bed bugs. There are mentions of bed bugs in ancient books and civilizations such as Egypt.
There were also books that mentioned bed bugs and their use for casting a spell. It’s important to try and remove this pest from your home, especially in its early stages before it grows more in population. Contact Broken Arrow exterminator to help you with bed bug problems.
Bed Bug Eggs
When an adult female bed bug fully matures, it mates and lays about 20 eggs within a few days of feeding. The blood meals are important because it helps prepare for reproduction. On average, bed bugs lay hundreds of eggs over their lifetime. These hundreds of eggs can cause a full-blown infestation in weeks. They hatch within 7 to 10 days and take about 5 to 7 weeks to mature and start reproducing. Bed bugs lay their eggs in hidden places. They lay them in the seams of mattresses, tiny cracks, and crevices on walls and furniture. Bed bug eggs are laid covered with sticky fluids that help fix the eggs on surfaces. Eggs are also ways through which bed bugs are introduced into a home. Bed bugs might lay eggs on clothes we wear during travels and can be worn to a bed bug-free home and create an infestation.
Controlling Bed Bugs by Broken Arrow Exterminator
To get rid of bed bugs from our homes, there are different methods we can apply. Vacuuming can help in sucking out some bed bugs from our sleeping area, floors, carpets and rugs. The use of a vacuum is not very effective but can help reduce their population. Empty the vacuum into a sealed waste disposal bag and keep it far away from your house. Another method is the application of heat. Bed bugs can not survive heat above 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This can be done by using a specialized bed bug heater or dryer.
Additionally, the use of chemical methods can be employed. Over-the-counter solutions such as common insecticides from hardware stores might not be very effective. It is recommended to seek the services of professional pest control. Broken Arrow exterminator will recommend safe and effective methods to eliminate these pests. Check out our reviews!
If you’re having trouble with bed bugs or any other pests, then it’s time to call your Broken Arrow Exterminator who can help you. Here at TermMax pest control, we are the best in the business when it comes to dealing with bed bugs, or any other pests. We service the greater Tulsa area, including Broken Arrow, Coweta, Claremore, Catoosa, Owasso, Turley, Bixby, and Jenks. Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Prattville, and so much more. Call today for a free estimate. We’re here to help!