Bed Bug Control FAQs

Bed bugs are not known to spread disease. Bed bugs can be an annoyance because their presence may cause itching and loss of sleep. Sometimes the itching can lead to excessive scratching that can increase the chance of a secondary skin infection.

A bed bug bite affects each person differently. Bed bugs are not considered to be dangerous; however, an allergic reaction to several bites may need medical attention. It is important to be aware of the health problems and risks a bed bug infestation can pose for you and your family.

Bedbugs leave itchy, bloody welts on human skin. Adult bed bugs can live for several months without eating, making them especially hard to control. Once inside a hotel or home, bed bugs spread rapidly from room to room through pipes, vacuum cleaners, clothing and luggage. In hotels, they can also spread to neighbouring rooms.

The best way to treat bed bugs is to prevent an infestation from ever occurring. Once a home is infested, it can take weeks of treatment to kill and remove the biting pests.

Bed bug bites look like small red welts. Their bites can last up to two weeks and may not cause any long-term problems. People with stronger sensitivities to insect bites may take up to three weeks or longer to heal.

A bed bug infestation can be picked up anywhere, from luxury hotels to office chairs. They are nocturnal insects and excellent at hiding. Bed bugs can live anywhere and survive for long periods without feeding, so they may persist even in unoccupied rooms. Bed bug infestation requires bed bug control treatment by a pest control expert or exterminator.

There are ways to treat bed bug bites, including over-the-counter solutions. Usually, no treatment is required. If itching is severe, steroid creams or oral antihistamines may be used for symptom relief. For specific details, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Pestoman offers bed bug control solutions that are fast, effective and non-toxic. A Pestoman technician performs an extensive inspection of your home, including beds, furniture and linens. We remove visible bed bugs and treat the area to eliminate hidden bed bugs and their eggs. If you think you might have bed bugs, call Pestoman today and schedule a free bed bug inspection.