In the end it all comes down to one thing – will you get rid of your bed bug problems once and for all? My name is Chad and I’m the owner of Pest Control Company in San Antonio, Tx called Bug Out Pest Control. When a person seeks help with getting rid their home of Bed Bug Problems you can be sure they are a serious problem either they or a friend is dealing with. Bed bugs are annoying pests that can be a nightmare to deal with. For this reason, it’s important that you don’t try to handle bed bug extermination on your own. It takes years of experience to effectively exterminate bed bugs. Luckily, San Antonio’s Terminix is here to help! After years of research and over 30 years of experience in pest control, they know how to get rid of these nasty bugs once and for all. If you have any questions or would like a free inspection, give them a call now at 210-490-6616.
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What Are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are small, oval and brown. They can be mistaken for ticks or other small insects. Bed bugs are flat and very small, measuring about 1/4 inch long (6 millimeters) when fully grown. They do not fly, but they can run quickly over floors, walls and ceilings. Bed bug bodies are quite visible with their brown coloring and reddish-brown spots on the abdomen; however, their legs remain tucked under their bodies when they are not moving resulting in a less easily seen appearance when viewed from above.
Bed bug eggs hatch into nymphs which look like adults but have no wings. Newly hatched bedbugs begin feeding immediately to increase size before molting into an adult stage after 5–10 days. Adult females lay about 3–5 eggs per day during their lifespan of 8 weeks at room temperature (25°C) with an incubation period of 1 week for each egg laid to develop into adult form; the overall life cycle for one generation is completed in approximately 28 days at room temperature or 21 days at 25 °C after which time another generation begins producing more eggs until all stages die off due to starvation or lack of hosts while others may undergo diapause as winter approaches if temperatures drop below 16 °C; thusly surviving winter months by hiding away inside walls crevices etc..
How Long Do Bed Bugs Live?
Bed bugs can live for up to a year without a meal, but the average lifespan is closer to 6 months. Bed bug eggs hatch after about one week and take about another week to become adults, according to the University of Kentucky Entomology Department. In this time, they molt several times before growing into full-fledged insects that are ready to feed on blood.
Bedbugs are small enough (about 1/4 inch long) not only to hide in crevices inside furniture and walls but also under mattress tags or seams. They feed on human blood until they grow larger and lay eggs in clusters of around 100 at a time; these eggs hatch into nymphs within 14 days after being laid, which means that if you have bedbugs in your home then it’s possible there could be hundreds more hiding out somewhere else waiting for their chance at life!
Not only do bedbugs survive harsh conditions like extreme heat or cold temperatures (-20 degrees Fahrenheit/-28 degrees Celsius), dry environments (like basements) as well as low humidity levels (like those found in deserts), but they’re also incredibly resilient creatures once they’ve found their way inside our homes.
What Causes Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are usually introduced to homes through second-hand furniture or clothing. Picking up a used couch from Craigslist, for example, could introduce bed bugs into your home. They can also be introduced by traveling—particularly staying at hotels or motels—and bringing the pests back with you.
It’s important to note that these unwelcome guests do not mean that you have poor hygiene or cleaning habits: Bed bugs don’t care about how clean your house is!
Are Bed Bug Bites Dangerous?
Bed bug bites are not dangerous. Bed bugs use their mouth parts to pierce and inject a small amount of saliva, which contains anesthetics and anticoagulants. These chemicals help the bed bug feed without being detected by its host. The saliva also contains enzymes that dissolve human tissue after feeding, allowing the bed bug to suck blood more easily.
The most common symptoms of bedbug bites are itchy welts or hives on the skin where you were bitten. Skin infections can occur from scratching at bites, leading to redness, swelling, pain and pus-filled blisters in some cases (see below). Bedbugs also have been shown to transmit diseases such as hepatitis C under certain conditions (see below).
Although rare cases exist where people have had severe allergic reactions or even anaphylactic shock from a single bite, these reactions are generally considered extremely unusual if not impossible for people who have never experienced them before – especially those who live with pets such as dogs or cats that frequently encounter both fleas and ticks which also carry similar allergens (see also: “How do flea allergies differ from other allergies?”).
What Do Bed Bug Bites Look And Feel Like?
Bed bug bites are small, red bumps that may look like a rash. They can be in a straight line or grouped together and can appear on any part of the body, including the face and neck. Bites usually itch and may have a burning sensation.
Bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases but they can cause allergic reactions such as hives and irritated skin if you’re allergic to them.
How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs
The first step to getting rid of bed bugs is to hire a professional exterminator. There are many companies in San Antonio that offer licensed pest control services, so finding one shouldn’t be too difficult. Once you’ve found a few local businesses and have done some research about each of them, it’s time for the next step: meeting with your top choices and asking questions!
Before hiring an exterminator, ask them about their services and qualifications. It’s important to know what exactly they’ll do to treat your home for bed bugs, as well as how long it will take them (bed bug extermination can take anywhere from one day up until several weeks). You should also ask if they have any recommendations or tips regarding prevention techniques such as vacuuming or washing sheets frequently. Once you feel comfortable with their answers, it may be time for them show up at your house! Don’t worry if there aren’t any signs yet—your technician will still come out anyway just in case something happens later down the line when there aren’t any noticeable signs yet today but suddenly become visible tomorrow morning when someone wakes up feeling bites all over themselves again! It won’t cost extra though since we provide same day service regardless whether our customers see any evidence themselves before calling us out here at Bill’s Pest Control Services LLC.”
Where Do Bed Bugs Hide?
Where do bed bugs hide?
Bed bugs are tiny and flat, making them hard to spot. They can hide in a variety of places, so you will need help from an expert exterminator to find all the hiding spots and eliminate them. The most common areas where bed bugs might be hiding include:
- Mattress and box springs. This is usually where they hide when they first infest your home or business. If you have not seen any evidence of bed bugs elsewhere in the house already, they may still be here.
- Bed frame and headboard (if there’s one). Be sure to inspect these areas thoroughly to make sure no eggs or nymphs have been left behind by adult male bedbugs who were mating with female adults on this surface recently—if any appear then it means an infestation has likely been present for some time!
- Baseboards/wallpaper seams on walls near beds or couches; behind electrical outlets; under furniture such as dressers/dresser drawers/rocks/etc.; inside bookshelves/cabinets/closets where people store things that might collect dust over time without cleaning up often enough due forgetfulness about needing regular maintenance practices like vacuuming regularly etcetera…
Signs of a Bed Bug Infestation
There are several tell-tale signs of bed bugs that you should be aware of. For example, the insect’s fecal stains are dark in color and resemble rust or blood. Bedbugs also tend to stay close together as a group in cracks and crevices, which makes it easy for them to spread throughout your home if not treated quickly.
Bedbug fecal stains look like dark spots on mattresses and bedding. If these stains are found on your mattress or box springs, check underneath any seams where they may have been hiding or any other areas near the headboard or footboard (which can be common areas). Look for bug droppings in your bed, clothes and furniture; eggs and eggshells; live bed bugs (they can be light brown, flat with black stripes); red welts from bites on skin; dark brown spots on walls caused by crushed bugs
If you think you may have a bed bug infestation, contact a pest control expert right away.
If you think you may have a bed bug infestation, contact a pest control expert right away. Make sure they are licensed and experienced—and that they offer a guarantee.
Get quotes from multiple companies before hiring one. Ask them about their treatment options and what kind of guarantee they offer. It’s also a good idea to ask for references so you can get feedback about how satisfied their other customers were with their services.
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