Bed Bug Identification & Prevention
Stopping Biting Bed Bug Invaders
Bed bugs may be small, but they are a stressful pest that no Syracuse property owner wants to deal with. If you are dealing with an infestation of these tenacious pests, Gannon Pest Control is ready to provide you with expert removal. Contact us today for pest control services in Syracuse.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bed Bugs
What are bed bugs?
Bed bugs are tiny parasitic pests primarily known for their preference of feeding on sleeping humans and infesting bedrooms. This pest is small, typically not growing larger than a quarter inch, and they are approximately the same size and shape as an apple seed. Bed bugs are flat, and they will either appear dark brown, black, or reddish-brown in color, depending on when they last fed.
Infestations of this pest typically start unnoticed, and professional bed bug control in Syracuse is essential to stop these insects from growing out of control on your property.
Are bed bugs dangerous?
While bed bugs aren’t known to directly spread bacteria and pathogens around a property, they are still dangerous to encounter. Bed bug bites are itchy and often result in swelling, redness, and pain; these bites typically appear in a zig-zag line down limbs that are exposed overnight. Secondary infections may occur around bed bug bites due to scratching, and the fear, stress, and anxiety surrounding bed bugs commonly cause sleep and comfort issues.
Eradicate bed bugs from your home or business to avoid these dangers.
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Why do I have a bed bug problem?
Many people think that bed bugs only inhabit dirty properties, but that simply isn’t true. While clutter does make it easier for bed bugs to hide, this pest is opportunistic and will hide in clothing, bags, and luggage as needed to find a safe sheltering area and plenty of hosts. The most common way to pick up a bed bug problem is by traveling or staying in an infested area, or moving an infested item into your property.
Where will I find bed bugs?
Bed bugs, true to their name, and typically found in sleeping quarters. They prefer to hide around the corners of mattresses, around pillows and sheets, or in the cracks of bedroom furniture. You may also find bed bugs along furniture seams, cracks in appliances, around walls and electrical outlets, or even hiding in stored fabrics.
How do I get rid of bed bugs?
How can I prevent bed bugs in the future?
Stopping bed bug problems in the future is easy when you follow our expert prevention tips:
- When traveling, check areas you stay in for signs of bed bugs, such as reddish staining, unpleasant odors, and sightings of bed bugs.
- Always elevate your luggage and bags when traveling, as this stops bed bugs from easily crawling in them unnoticed.
- Wash items you travel with in hot water upon returning home to eliminate any bed bugs that might have tagged along.
- Double-check second-hand appliances and furniture for signs of bed bugs before moving them into your property.
- Declutter interior spaces and clean regularly to discourage bed bugs from hiding on your property.
Contact Gannon Pest Control right away if you suspect a bed bug problem is taking over your Syracuse, NY property.
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