The weather is heating up, and all the bugs are coming out to play. Spring and summer are busy times when it comes to insect infestations, as these are the seasons when bugs reach their peak activity levels. Bed bugs are no different. Learning how to prevent spring and summer bed bugs in Northeast Texas is so important.
Why Are Bed Bugs So Active Right Now?
Bed bugs love hot, humid weather. Although they slow down when temperatures are colder, once the weather warms up again, bed bugs become more active. Summer is also the busiest travel time of the year. Bed bugs move from place to place by ‘hitchhiking’ on people’s clothing, luggage, and bags, so the more people are traveling around, the more chances there are for bed bugs to spread to new areas.
How To Prevent Bed Bugs In Northeast Texas
Because they don’t get into your home in the same way that other pests do, bed bugs cannot be controlled through typical pest management prevention methods. Treating the outside of your home will not keep bed bugs from getting inside.
Instead, you must take other precautions to avoid bed bugs:
- When you travel, do not bring your luggage into your hotel room until you conduct a thorough inspection for signs of bed bugs. Lift the sheets and look along the edges of the mattress, check around the headboard, look behind picture frames on the wall, and check along the edges and corners of the walls. Even if you see no signs of bed bugs, keep your bags stored up off the floor.
- When you return home, inspect your luggage and the items inside before bringing them into your house. Wash and dry all clothing on a high heat cycle before putting everything away.
- Even if you’re only out for the day, perform a quick inspection of your clothing and any bags you have with you before entering your home.
- Inspect your home for signs of bed bugs on a regular basis, and especially after hosting house guests.
What To Do If You Find Signs Of Bed Bugs
If you find bed bugs or signs of their presence in your home, it’s important to take care of the problem immediately with the help of pest management professionals. Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to get rid of, and DIY methods usually fail. You may initially see a decrease in the bed bug population in your home, but it will usually return within a few months.
Pest Pro Services offers bed bug inspections and treatments that will completely eliminate your bed bug problem. Don’t leave your bed bug infestation to chance. Trust the professionals who can safely remove bed bugs at all stages of development and call Pest Pro.