BED BUG REMOVAL

Bed Bug Control: Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!

We’ve all heard the old bedtime rhyme about not letting the bedbugs bite, but for many homeowners and businesses in Central Texas, bed bugs are becoming an unfortunate reality.

A Historic Comeback

Bed bugs were once common before World War II, but their numbers declined for decades due to improved pest control methods. However, since 1999, these resilient pests have made a dramatic resurgence, infesting homes, apartments, hotels, motels, health care facilities, dormitories, schools, transportation, and more.

What You Need to Know About Bed Bugs

• Not a Sign of Uncleanliness – Bed bugs are not caused by poor hygiene; they infest both pristine homes and five-star hotels alike.
• Small but Troublesome – Adults are 3/16-inch long, reddish-brown, and oval-shaped, often mistaken for cockroaches or ticks. Their tiny eggs are glued into hidden cracks and crevices, making them difficult to detect.
• Rapid Reproduction – A single female can lay up to 400 eggs in her lifetime, producing 3-4 eggs per day. These eggs hatch within 6-17 days, leading to rapid infestations.
• Nocturnal Feeders – Bed bugs hide during the day and emerge at night to feed on blood. Humans are their preferred hosts, but they can also feed on pets, birds, and rodents.
• Hitchhiking Experts – They can easily travel from room to room or building to building by latching onto clothing, luggage, furniture, and other belongings.

Do Bed Bugs Spread Disease?

While bed bugs do not transmit diseases, their bites can cause itching, irritation, and allergic reactions. Interestingly, only 40-60% of people react to bites, making detection even more difficult. Excessive scratching can lead to secondary infections.

Why Early Detection is Critical

The sooner you take action, the easier it is to eliminate bed bugs. DIY treatments often make infestations worse by scattering bed bugs to new hiding spots, making professional intervention crucial.

How iPest Can Help

At iPest, our trained and experienced technicians specialize in identifying and eliminating bed bug infestations using the latest and most effective treatment methods.

✔️ Thorough Inspection – We identify the extent of the infestation and locate key hiding spots.
✔️ Customized Treatment – Our treatments are tailored to your home or business for maximum effectiveness.
✔️ Expert Bed Bug Elimination – We use industry-leading techniques to completely remove bed bugs from your property.

If you suspect bed bug activity or are experiencing unexplained bites, don’t wait—contact iPest today for a professional inspection and regain your peace of mind!