How Bed Bugs Infest a Home
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Bed Bugs Infest Homes and other buildings quite easily. Firstly, these tiny insects do not usually originate outdoors, as do other pests. Many other smaller pests and insects originate outdoors. Eventually, they find their way into homes and other buildings. Secondly, Bed Bugs can travel and hitchhike very easily, therefore they can Infest Homes quickly. Today, these little pests can create havoc in your home, so it is very important to take action.
They are attracted to warmer temperatures and the smell of carbon dioxide. These little buggers can attach to clothes, furniture and other fabrics. They travel on these items and people into public spaces, thus spreading at alarming rates to other individuals or items. Health Canada advises to always launder clothes on high heat for a minimum of 30-45 minutes and also vacuum your premises regularly. You can see more advice on how to prevent Bed Bugs from infesting homes by visiting the following link.
Health Canada Prevent Bed Bugs Link
WHERE DO BED BUGS COME FROM
Bed Bugs are not always found in Homes that are dirty or cluttered. Bed Bugs infest homes as a result of pure bad luck, such as picking one up at a daycare or sitting in a movie theatre. These little bugs are present in hundreds of different places and homes. Bed bugs can come from your townhouse neighbour and/or strangers. Bed bug infestations are on the rise. You can get them from library books, airplanes, hotels, restaurants, and the list goes on. Knowing how they can travel and invade your home is essential to keeping your family bed bug-free.
Bed Bugs and Vacations
As the general population travels and takes vacations, so do Bed Bugs. These little bugs are often brought home from a recent hotel stay or a tropical vacation. The result can be devastating and a bed bug infestation in homes is highly likely. Don’t be surprised to bring them home from even the cleanest, nicest 5-star hotel. So when you are on your family getaway or an individual work trip, be aware of your surroundings. It is important to pay attention to signs of bed bugs. Hotels can’t prevent every pest from entering their rooms, and eventually, bed bugs will infest tenants’ homes.
We suggest bringing a large black garbage bag with you, and when you pack to leave, place all of your clothing in the bag, and seal it tight. Keep your luggage in the bathtub if at all possible. Check your hotel room for bed bugs thoroughly before unpacking. You can click on the following link to see some pictures of different sizes of Bed Bugs at their different stages of life. Bed Bugs Photos
Bed Bugs and Used Furniture
Today, the selling of personal belongings such as clothes and furniture is very easy and quick. This also means that the chances of getting bedbugs with your used purchases are higher as well. We don’t want to completely discourage used furniture, however, do not just take something home without at least inspecting it thoroughly. If you want that used sofa or jacket from Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji, you should call us at 2898282298 to get some further advice. Green Heat treats many belongings before they enter the client’s homes, and avoid a bed bug infestation at their home.
When you buy used clothing at a thrift shop such as Value Village or from someone else, you should at least make sure to put all the clothing in a bag and tie it tight. Once at home, put the clothing through your dryer on high heat for a minimum of 45 minutes. You can also get more info about our Mobile Heat Treatment by clicking on the following link.
Mobile Heat Treatment Link
BED BUGS FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY
If you are aware that friends or family have bed bugs, make sure not to visit them until they have treated their infestation. Bed Bugs infest homes easily through transporting people. There is a high risk of bringing Bed Bugs home, if you stay over at their home, especially if you stay overnight. This is not to set off the panic alarm but be sure to remind your friends or family how important it is to have their bed bug problem treated immediately. Remember to advise them of the options out there such as our 100% Chemical Free Heat Treatment.
Bed bugs are extremely resilient, and spraying with over-the-counter products only pushes them into other areas of the home or neighbouring units. You can perform certain at-home eradication methods to minimize the number of bed bugs and keep them from exponentially getting worse. However, to eliminate bed bugs, a Heat Treatment will be your most effective extermination method.
WHERE DO BED BUGS HIDE?
Bed Bugs are nocturnal creatures, meaning they sleep during the day, and come out at night for feeding, while you are asleep in your bed. This is where they get their name from. It’s not because they enjoy your bed, or feel comfortable in the soft material your bed provides. Bed bugs prefer wood or particle board material. On many occasions, these pests hide behind the headboard as it creates a great hiding spot. Bed Bugs will usually nest close to their host. Below is an example of where you may find bed bugs hiding.
Bed bugs are notorious for nesting in the smallest cracks and crevices. They don’t sleep out in the open, as they do not like the daylight. Therefore, they hide in darker areas. They will nest in your pictures, in heating vents, floorboards, you name it. This is why the chemical spray process method doesn’t work a lot of times. It is necessary to use heat treatment for bed bugs if or when the conventional spray treatment does not work. Our Heat Treatment reaches temperatures of about 160 Fahrenheit, therefore it can reach and kill bed bugs hiding in tiny places effectively. Another benefit of using Heat Treatment is you don’t have to come home to a chemically sprayed home.